somalia

AMISOM Sector One, which is under the command of Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) held a gala marked by traditional dance performances and a cultural exhibition to display how peace and unity can prevail in culturally diverse…

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General David Muhoozi yesterday welcomed back 529 UPDF troops who were part of the fifth United Nation Guard Unit (UNGU V) in Somalia and another 1,406 troops…

AMISOM Sector one Contingent Commander, Brig Gen Michael Kabango of UPDF paid a visit to the newly captured town of Awdheegle in northwest Somalia. The purpose of the visit was to morale boost and congratulate the joint forces of UPDF…

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia (SRCC) Ambassador Francisco Madeira has commended AMISOM Police for their dedication to duty, commitment to the mission and selfless service to the…

A total of 1828 officers and men of UPDF comprising of Uganda Battle Group (UGABAG) XXVIII and United Nation Guard Group Unit (UNGU) VI have today been flagged off to Somalia by Lt Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces,…

The AMISOM Force Commander, Lt. Gen. TigabuYilma Wondimhunegn has paid a visit to Amisom and SNA troops in the newly captured town of Bariire. The Force Commander conducted the visit to inspect the newly established Forward Operating…

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on May 17, 2019 concluded two-weeks’ post-mission guidance and counseling sessions for its twenty-fourth battle group (UGABAG XXIV) that returned from Somalia earlier this month having served for…

The job does not come without risks.  An attack on the United Nations compound in Somalia in January this year is “still fresh in our minds” according to the commander of Ugandan peacekeepers who are tasked with protecting the base and its…

Amid a simmering border row with Kenya, that has seen the expulsion of ambassador Mohamoud Ahmed Nur alias Tarzan from the country, Somalia has issued a statement denying the allegations raised against it. The statement was…

Top military commanders of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have agreed on key operations and activities to be executed under the Mission’s new Concept of Operations (CONOPS), approved late last year by the Military Operations…