The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has emphasised the critical need for enhanced intelligence operations and robust civil-military cooperation to bolster peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. Speaking during a meeting with staff officers with staff officers, Lt Col Barigye stressed the…
The Acting Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) in Somalia, Mr. Adebayo Kareem has lauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for its steadfast role in stabilising Somalia. His remarks came during his inaugural visit to Sector One headquarters in Mogadishu on Monday. Mr. Kareem, who also heads the African…
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on 11 May, Lt Col…
Seventy-nine Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed an intensive Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training programme. The course, delivered by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in collaboration with the United Nations Support Office, was designed to bolster the troops’ ability…
Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga, Sector One Commander under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has wrapped up a three-day operational tour of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Forward Operating Bases in the Barawe and Beldamin sectors. The visit, targeting troops under Battle Group XLI, focused on evaluating their readiness, morale, and…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed Battle Group XLIV (44) to serve under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The flag-off ceremony, held at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, was presided over by Maj Gen Stephen Mugerwa, Commander of the 1st Infantry…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Somalia National Army (SNA), Major General Yusuf Rageh Odowaa, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism during a visit to the Ugandan Contingent headquarters under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia on…
Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala today for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability in Somalia. This summit was…
A team of medical professionals from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), operating under Operation ‘Mlinzi wa Kimya’ in South Sudan, conducted a medical outreach in Juba, providing essential healthcare services to members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and local civilians. The team, led by Lt Col Dr Joseph Mwesige, a senior…
Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development Initiative (TDI) with support from…