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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday closed the inaugural African Conference of Chiefs of Defence Forces on Military Operations Other Than War at Speke Resort Munyonyo, emphasizing to military commanders across the continent that sustainable national security, armed forces capability, and continental stability are fundamentally inseparable from strong economies, industrialisation, and unified regional markets.

Somalia’s South West State leadership has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces peacekeepers operating under AUSSOM in Barawe for delivering crucial public infrastructure and driving counter-terrorism operations alongside local forces.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has refuted claims by Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa that traditional royal guards were withdrawn and the palace placed under house arrest, clarifying that military deployments were reinforced purely to guarantee security against regional threats during King Oyo’s state mourning.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) captured a commanding lead in the overall medal standings at the 18th Inter-Forces Games in Gulu, winning gold, silver, and bronze across multiple disciplines to underscore the role of sports in building inter-agency synergy.

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Inspector General of the UPDF, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, attended the 62nd Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces anniversary in Dar es Salaam, representing Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba alongside military leaders from across the East African Community.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) captured both individual and team gold medals to dominate the shooting range events at the ongoing 2026 Inter-Forces Games in Gulu City.

Archbishop Raphael P’mony Wokorach of Gulu Archdiocese has hailed the homecoming of retired Lieutenant General Charles Otema Awany after 47 years in military service, calling his survival a divine blessing and a living testament to the enduring peace in northern Uganda.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) dominated the 2026 Interforces Games in Gulu City, capturing championship titles in both netball and men’s handball following decisive final clashes at St Joseph’s College Layibi Stadium.

Colonel Anatoli Nuwagira has assumed office as the new Director of Political Commissariat for the UPDF Land Forces, taking over from Colonel Benon Asaba during a handover ceremony at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo.

Uganda is hosting a Mozambican delegation in Kampala for a week-long bilateral summit aimed at turning historic liberation ties into practical economic projects, focusing on veterans' affairs, agro-processing, and technical training.

Hundreds of shortlisted applicants gathered at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces concluded its physical recruitment exercise to fill 10,400 regular and professional vacancies nationwide.

Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has taken command of the UPDF 4 Infantry Division from Major General Felix Busizoori in Gulu, with Deputy CDF Lt Gen Sam Okiding tasking senior officers to prioritize mentorship and professional development within the force.

Minister of Defence Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka has defended the 2026 UPDF nationwide recruitment exercise before Parliament, emphasizing that the military prioritizes national citizenship and local residency over tribal origins while promising an inquiry into reported enlistment anomalies in Pallisa District.

UPDF 1 Infantry Division troops have completed a 30-kilometre physical fitness route march across Wakiso District to strengthen combat readiness ahead of the upcoming Chief of Defence Forces Inter-Force Drill Competition.

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has passed out a new cohort of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Counter-IED technicians, and combat engineers at the School of Combat Engineering in Kalama. Presiding over the ceremony, 14 Combat Engineering Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Richard Wakayinja emphasized that modern asymmetric warfare requires specialized bomb disposal expertise to protect frontline troops.

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs together with the UPDF delivered essential relief items to Kireka Home for Children with Special Educational Needs in Kira Municipality. The donation drive, held as part of African Public Service Day, supported 85 learners living with physical impairments and developmental conditions.

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces and Parliament have honored the late Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali, praising him as a courageous freedom fighter and the "lion of West Nile." The former Second Deputy Prime Minister passed away at age 87, leaving behind a profound legacy of military service, political resilience, and regional peacebuilding.

The UPDF contingent in Somalia has appointed Colonel Jude Rukubya as its new Deputy Contingent Commander, replacing Colonel Francis Obita Aragamoi. Presided over by Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja under the AUSSOM mission, the transition highlights Uganda's ongoing commitment to executing critical pacification operations and securing lasting stability in the region.

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially commissioned the newly constructed Ruhengyere Army Primary School in Kiruhura District. Funded under the guidance of CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and managed by the Special Forces Command, the modern campus transforms a school that started under tree shades into a robust educational facility serving both military families and local civilian communities.