The governments of the Republic of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia have today committed to enhance diplomatic relations and reinforce collaborative security efforts between the two respective countries. This was during a meeting led by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Marksons Oboth, and Somalia’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah. The CDF, who is in Qatar at the invitation of the State’s Armed Forces, was welcomed for talks with the Minister at…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, met with his Congolese counterpart, General Christian Tshiwewe Songesha, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations in defence and…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Egypt’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defence and Military Production, General Abdel Megeed Saqr. General Kainerugaba conveyed greetings and appreciation from Ugandan President…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted his visiting South Sudanese counterpart, Gen Santino Deng Wol, to a dinner in appreciation of his visit. The dinner at Serena Kigo was attended by the SSPDF CDF and members of his delegation, while Gen Kainerugaba was joined…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between…
Lt Gen James Mugira, the Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), has urged East African Community (EAC) partner states to collaborate on research and development related to mineral utilisation, stressing the need to establish a robust defence industrial base to enhance national security and achieve self-sufficiency. “We cannot afford to work in…
Every September 25, Mozambique observes Armed Forces Day, also known as Revolution Day. This day commemorates the beginning of Mozambique’s War of Independence in 1964 (60 years ago), an armed conflict between the country’s guerrilla forces and colonial power Portugal. The day is marked with military parades, demonstrations, and the awarding of medals to…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held talks with his Mozambican counterpart, Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces (FADM), Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse in Maputo. The meeting took place at the Mozambican Armed Forces Headquarters on Thursday. The two military leaders acknowledged the…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Joint Staff, has underscored the essential need for collaborative action in the fight against terrorism and in addressing the challenges facing Africa. He stressed the importance of unity among African nations in tackling their own issues and supporting effective leadership. During a meeting with the Japanese Deputy…