In March 2024, two children in Pader district sustained severe injuries when a UXO exploded as they played near their home.
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Posted inSouth Sudan
NRM MPs approve deployment of UPDF in South Sudan
During a special sitting at State House Entebbe on Friday, NRM MPs recognized the historical commitment to patriotism, nationalism and Pan-Africanism in the pursuit of national security and regional stability in approving UPDF troops’ deployment in South Sudan.
Posted inCrime
Agago civilian’s killer has been identified
This publication has exclusively identified the civilian shooter as Private Ebamu Samuel, No. 271198.
Posted inSecurity
UN special rep., Zenenga praises Ugandan troops in Somalia
Raisedon Zenenga, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, praised UPDF troops serving in Somalia.
Posted inDRC News / Security
DRC conflicts: Ugandan troops are not fighting M23 rebels, says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has denied reports that Ugandan troops (UPDF) are working with their Congolese counterparts to combat the M23 rebels.
Posted inTourism
Museum benchmarking: UPDF delegation in Rwanda
The UPDF has been actively working towards establishing a National Military Museum at Katonga Bridge, Mpigi District, a project that began in 2020.
Posted inAdjumani
Data says NRM government is pro-people
The RDC of Adjumani Data Taban, speaking last week, said the NRM government is pro-people.
Posted inEducation
Chichwamba primary school gets first permanent classrooms block
The two classrooms block was constructed by engineers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.
Posted inSecurity
Ugandan army committed to preserving security
Minister of defence and veteran affairs Oboth said the army is committed to preserving peace as Tarehe Sita approaches.
Posted inSecurity
Vice President Alupo launches ‘army week’ ahead of Tarehe Sita
The Vice President praised the UPDF for its unwavering commitment to national stability and development ahead of Tarehe Sita.
Posted inNews
Tarehe Sita: Stanbic Bank gives 100 mama kits
Diana Ondoga, Manager of Corporate Social Investment at Stanbic Bank, expressed gratitude for the collaboration.
Posted inNews
Defence minister Oboth calls for increased cooperation with China
Uganda-China defence cooperation started fourteen years ago, said Yu.