The outgoing Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, has today handed over office as he sets to return to Uganda as the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. Lt Gen Okiding handed over office to the acting Force Commander, Major General Marius Ngendabanka, in Mogadishu, Somalia.…
Brigadier General Anthony Lukwago Mbusi, the Sector One Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has lauded troops in Barawe District, Somalia for harmoniously working with the Somali Armed Forces which has brought about peace in the area despite persistent provocation from the…
The Bulomarer District Commissioner, Mr. Muhidin Khalif Alio, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under ATMIS mandate for their contribution not only towards the restoration of peace and security in Somalia but also the wellbeing of Somalis. He said this while attending the joint security meeting at ATMIS Forward Operating Base…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Her Excellency CATRIONA LIANG has today handed over the United Nations flag to the new Incoming Commander of the United Nations Guard Unit X (UNGU X) Lt Col Emmanuel Odongo. In her remarks, the SRSG acknowledged the great work UNGU is doing to ensure the safety and…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has applauded the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces for their efforts in Somalia as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He commended them for creating a conducive environment for Somalia’s socio-economic and political transformation while exhibiting the Pan-African spirit. “The…
The Lower Shabelle Governor, Mohamed Ibrahim Barre has said that the cordial relations and cooperation existing between the Africa Union Transition Mission in Somalia/Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces and Local Authorities in the Lower Shabelle region especially Quoryoole, have been crucial in preventing the Al-Shabaab militant group from taking over the town. He said this…
The Janale District Commissioner, Mr. Abdirahaman Ali, underscored the importance of coordination between security organs in the district to secure people and their properties from the Al-Shabaab. The call was made at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Janale Forward Operating Base (FOB) during the joint stakeholders’ security meeting. “To maintain the…
Lower Shabelle, Somalia: The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Route Search Explosive Devices Team under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia today neutralized Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that were planted along the Lower Shabelle Shalambot – Ceeljale main supply route in Somalia. This follows the planting of the IEDs by the Al-Shabaab terrorists along…
Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi is the new Sector One Contingent Commander to serve under the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) following Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola’s end of tour of duty. Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola has today handed over command to Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi at Basecamp sector one headquarters…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over Villa Somalia (State House) and Parliament security responsibility to Somalia Security Forces. The grand ceremony took place at Villa Somalia in the presence of United Nations representatives, Officials from Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), and…