Ugandan Colonel Boaz Kashaya is new AUSSOM coordinator
Colonel Boaz Kashaya as the new Coordinator of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), replacing Colonel Victor Busobozi.
Category: Somalia
UPDF conducts leadership training to enhance operational effectiveness in Somalia
It brought together Forward Operating Base (FOB) commanders, their staff, and Battle Group key staff serving in the Barawe Sector.
Brig. Gen. Kayanja to troops in Somalia: “A good name is better than expensive perfume”
Relatedly, the deputy contingent commander, Colonel Jude Rukubya, emphasised teamwork, unity, and mutual respect as essential to achieving the mission’s objectives.
Serve with the spirit of Pan-Africanism, Ugandan troops in Somalia told
For years, Ugandan troops have been safeguarding Somalia against terrorist attacks, starting the duty under AMISOM.
IGAD calls for immediate de-escalation as violence rocks Mogadishu
Somali authorities have instead blamed the unrest on armed groups allegedly linked to opposition movements,
Battle Group 47 takes over Somalia mission
The Uganda Contingent Commander, Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja, applauded Battle Group 43 for its discipline and outstanding performance in degrading Al-Shabaab activities in the Lower Shabelle region.
Lt Gen Muhanga commends UPDF troops’ offensive actions in Somalia
The Sector One Commander, Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, urged troops to remain vigilant, warning that the security environment remains unpredictable.
UPDF battle group hosts Somali justice and constitutional affairs minister as elections near
Barawe District Commissioner, Umaru Abdulahi Mahammad, praised the strong cooperation and professionalism demonstrated by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops under AUSSOM.
Senior Al-Shabaab commander Salaad Cusmaan captured
Salaad Cusmaan Macalin, alias “Sahm,” was apprehended on Wednesday in the north-western outskirts of Mubaraka by the UPDF and SNA troops.
Ugandan troops under UNGU XII complete security training in Somalia
Capt Tonny Onen and Sergeant Kalambizi Geoffrey all spoke on behalf of the trainees.
“Several Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in Somalia’s Mubarak town” – says Col. Akena
The UPDF reiterates its commitment to supporting peace enforcement and stabilisation efforts in Somalia.
Ugandan troops finish aviation security course in Mogadishu
Speaking on behalf of the trainees, Capt Ikule Yassin said that the course enhanced their aviation security capabilities.