The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Russia, emphasising historical ties and shared security interests. “Russia and Uganda have a long-standing history of collaboration. We appreciate Russia’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in our country and the region,”…
The Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from the East African Community (EAC) Member States convened on Friday in Nairobi to address the escalating security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level meeting was held following a directive issued during the joint EAC-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Nairobi this morning to attend a high-level meeting of East African Community (EAC) military chiefs. The gathering aims to address the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict has…
The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has saluted troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their dedication and contribution to the restoration of peace and stability in Somalia. This recognition was made during a medal and certificate award ceremony on Thursday, 20th February 2025, to honour soldiers of Battle…