The commander of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVII Col Charles Kibaate Asiimwe has today said that UPDF deployment in Somalia is based on a Pan-Africanism spirit to ensure peace, security and social economic transformation. He made the remarks while meeting Somali local leaders and security officials in Marka Lower Shabelle region…
The President of Somalia; His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud applauded the role Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has played in the efforts towards pacifying Somalia since 2007. “UPDF has foot prints in the history of Somalia and will be recorded in the books of history. The impact one has on ground is what makes…
The commander Land Force; Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga has asserted his confidence in the new UPDF Contingent Commander in Somalia; Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola to deliver to the expectations of Uganda, the Federal Government of Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). “One of the most important functions of Command is…
The Special Representative of African Union Commission Chairperson (SRCC) HE Mohammed El-Amine Souef has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent commander serving under ATMIS in Somalia Brig Gen Keith Katungi for promoting harmony and Pan-Africanism on the continent during his one year tour of duty. He made the remarks while officiating at…
Today, the UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi, flagged off 1556 Officers and Men of UPDF comprising of UGABAG XXXVII at Peace Support Operations Centre – Singo in Nakaseke District. The troops are to replace UGABAG XXXIV in Somalia. While addressing the forces, Gen Wilson Mbadi expressed gratitude to the partners that…
“You should be proud of your country. We are satisfied with the work UPDF has done in Somalia. You are not wasting money and time here; you are contributing to African solutions for African problems” These words were said by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Somalia (SRCC),…
Uganda’s Members of Parliament (MPs) sitting on the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have begun five-day visit to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops in Somalia in fulfillment of their constitution mandate. This visit is aimed at assessing the performance of the troops in the mission area and the challenges therein. The Minister…
The commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group (BG) XXXVII Col Charles Kibaate Asiimwe, urged Somali local leaders to cooperate with security forces and other stake holders to defeat Al-Shabaab terrorists. Battle Group XXXVII is serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to neutralize negative elements in Somalia. Col…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group XXXV serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have today supplied free safe water to residents of Carshanley Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Barawe lower Shabelle region. This comes as a relief to residents who were evicted from Deruwun by Al-Shabaab militants in…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have today joined the rest of the world to launch 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). This year’s activities will run under the theme: “UNITE! Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” This international campaign…