UPDF UNGU XI Contingent Commander Urges Vigilance and Financial Discipline
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UPDF UNGU XI Contingent Commander Urges Vigilance and Financial Discipline

September 6, 2025
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) contingent commander, Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has praised his troops for their dedication and professionalism as they enter the third quarter of their mission deployment. Addressing officers and militants, he commended their discipline and hard work

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Lt Gen Kavuma Commends UPDF Peacekeepers During Maiden Visit to UNGU-XI
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Lt Gen Kavuma Commends UPDF Peacekeepers During Maiden Visit to UNGU-XI

August 16, 2025
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The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. Speaking during his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction

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190 UPDF Non-Commissioned Officers Under UNGU-XI Promoted
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190 UPDF Non-Commissioned Officers Under UNGU-XI Promoted

August 7, 2025
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) has celebrated the promotion of 190 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) during a ceremony held at the Contingent headquarters in Mogadishu. Presiding over the event, Contingent Commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye congratulated the newly promoted officers,

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UPDF Engineers Boost Connectivity with Network Mast in Somalia
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UPDF Engineers Boost Connectivity with Network Mast in Somalia

August 5, 2025
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The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU-XI), Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has commissioned a newly installed internet network tower at the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Company headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia. The state-of-the-art mast was constructed by UNGU-XI network engineers

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UNGU-XI Commander Urges Officers to Lead with Respect and Vigilance Amid Al-Shabaab Threat
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UNGU-XI Commander Urges Officers to Lead with Respect and Vigilance Amid Al-Shabaab Threat

July 26, 2025
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Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, has called on his officers and department heads to lead with discipline, respect, and constant vigilance under the ongoing United Nations mandate. Speaking during a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu,

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UPDF Troops In Somalia Encouraged To Prioritise Health For Operational Readiness
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UPDF Troops In Somalia Encouraged To Prioritise Health For Operational Readiness

June 23, 2025
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Troops of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) in Somalia have been urged to prioritise their physical and mental health as a cornerstone of mission effectiveness and long-term operational success. The appeal was made by the Commanding Officer, Lt Col Peter

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Wazalendo SACCO Empowers UPDF Troops In Somalia
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Wazalendo SACCO Empowers UPDF Troops In Somalia

June 19, 2025
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Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has launched a financial literacy and empowerment campaign targeting Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed in Somalia under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The sensitisation drive focused on promoting financial

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UPDF Enhances Aviation Security Capabilities in Somalia
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UPDF Enhances Aviation Security Capabilities in Somalia

June 4, 2025
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Fifteen personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), have successfully completed Level One Civil Aviation Security Training in Mogadishu, Somalia. The certification ceremony was held at the United Nations compound and officiated by Ms. Qurat-Ain Sudozai, Director of Mission

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UNGU XI Commander Urges Troops to Uphold Professionalism and Vigilance in Somalia
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UNGU XI Commander Urges Troops to Uphold Professionalism and Vigilance in Somalia

May 12, 2025
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Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on

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UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Foster Resilience and Cooperation
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UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Foster Resilience and Cooperation

April 2, 2025
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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

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