UPDF Medics Sharpen Battlefield Skills with Specialised Training in Somalia
Fifteen Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medics serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) have completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course in Somalia, designed to boost their ability to deliver swift and effective medical support in conflict zones. The specialised training was conducted by The Development
UPDF’S United Nations Guard Unit Launches Blood Donation Drive
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia, on Friday launched a blood donation campaign aimed at boosting blood supplies in the mission area. The campaign was officially launched at the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Level 1
UN Security Officials And UNGU Commanders Convene To Bolster Mission Safety In Somalia
Security stakeholders in Somalia convened for a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing safety measures in the mission area. The meeting, held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in Mogadishu, was chaired by the United Nations Principal Security Adviser (PSA), Mr Joseph Katuramu. It brought
UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Foster Resilience and Cooperation
Female soldiers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have been urged to uphold resilience, discipline, and cooperation in their peacekeeping duties. During a meeting at the UNGU headquarters in Mogadishu, Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Peter Ruyogoza Barigye emphasized the
UPDF Troops Under United Nations Guard Unit Complete Security and Induction Training in Somalia
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia have successfully completed Camp Security and Induction Training for the third batch of personnel. The training was designed to enhance the effectiveness of UPDF troops in Somalia’s complex operational environment. It focused on
Ethiopia, MultiChoice Africa sign MoU to protect intellectual property rights in creative sector
In a move to safeguard Ethiopia’s cultural heritage and bolster its creative economy, the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V. (MAH) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to collaboratively combat piracy and enhance
African National Oil Companies (NOC) Drive Exploration and Production Through IOC Collaboration
Africa’s national oil companies (NOC) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. By strengthening their balance-sheets through partial privatization, transferring their regulatory roles to independent entities and acquiring more assets, NOCs are emerging as strong partners for foreign firms. Boosting Production Major oil producers
UN Deputy Representative Commends UPDF Troops in Somalia for Strengthening Confidence and National Reputation
UN Deputy Representative Commends UPDF Troops in Somalia for Strengthening Confidence and National Reputation The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU X) in Somalia for their professionalism
African Leaders Unite to Mobilise African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063
Discussions centered on innovative strategies for mobilizing African capital, strengthening financial institutions, and leveraging the role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AMFIs) in financing critical development sectors On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State,
Five cardinals set to succeed Pope Francis
While Pope Francis remains hospitalised with double pneumonia, many are asking who might lead the Vatican and Catholic Church in the future. The 88-year-old pontiff showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia – meaning it is present in both his lungs – as his condition continues to present a complex
