#AU peacekeeping

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ambassador El-Hadji Ibrahima Diene, has visited forward operational bases in the Lower Shabelle region, commending troops of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Battle Group 47 for their sustained counter-insurgency operations, civilian protection, and stabilizing the Somali operational theater.

The Uganda People's Defence Forces has completed a month-long Organic Support Weapons course for 45 soldiers of the Somali National Army to boost security...