#UPDF Somalia mission

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 UPDF has deployed Battle Group XLVII to Somalia after rigorous training at Singo. Brig Gen Fred Mwesigye urged the troops to maintain discipline and professionalism as they join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission.

Uganda and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership as senior military officials from both nations met in Kampala to discuss strategic...