Meanwhile, Brig Gen Njema describes Uganda as a key and longstanding contributor to the EASF’s mission and regional peace efforts.
Africa
UN honours UPDF peacekeepers in Somalia with medals
Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, commended the recipients for their performance during their tour of duty.
African leaders demand swift ratification of AMA to safeguard continent’s health sovereignty
The AMA, headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, has made notable progress since the Treaty’s adoption in 2019.
UPDF provides free medical services to Somali civilians
The Ugandan Contingent Administration Officer, Colonel Hamza Kasajja, described Tarehe Sita as a landmark day in the history of Uganda and the UPDF, representing sacrifice, patriotism, and service to humanity.
East Africa defence experts conclude guidelines workshop in Kampala
The workshop chairperson, Col Tobias of the Kenya Defence Forces, praised the delegates for their professionalism and teamwork.
Somali: AUSSOM urged to strengthen collaboration to neutralise Al-Shabaab
The UPDF Battle Group 46 Commander, Colonel Saul Nabimanya, reaffirmed his commitment to continued cooperation and support for the Somali National Army in joint security operations.
Africa’s finance chiefs rally behind climate-smart growth agenda
The Lusaka meeting is expected to produce concrete recommendations on how African countries can better harness fiscal policy and public finance tools.
IGAD opens 4th steering committee meeting to advance a resilient blue economy
IGAD reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a resilient, prosperous, and better-integrated Blue Economy.
YouLead summit 2025 postponed over Tanzania’s political unrest
The YouLead Summit brings together young leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa to dialogue, share ideas, and forge partnerships for regional development and youth empowerment.
Uganda’s Moses Opito urges competence as Rwanda marks 15 years of valuation
Moses Opito represented the Uganda Institute of Surveyors’ president in Rwanda where IRPV was marking 15 years of existence and operations.
SADC releases preliminary damning election observation report on Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for a five-year term on Monday in Dodoma, Tanzania, an official event limited to the public.
NIRA targets 10,000 in national ID renewal drive in Somalia
Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, the Commander of Sector One in Somalia, applauded NIRA and the UPDF leadership for considering troops serving in mission areas.
