UPDF medics bolster combat readiness with advanced trauma skills in Somalia

Fifteen UPDF medics in Somalia gain advanced trauma care skills through UN-supported training, strengthening their preparedness for medical emergencies in ...

Victoria University, Himilo University launch joint postgraduate programs

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/12/2024

KAMPALA, Uganda — Victoria University in Uganda has partnered with Somalia's Himilo University to offer joint postgraduate programs, officials announced. ...

Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga flags off Uganda's Fourth Aviation Component to Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) at Soroti Air Force Wing.

Uganda deploys new aviation unit to Somalia

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/10/2024

Maj Gen David Isimbwa, Deputy Commander Air Force, flags off Uganda's Fourth Aviation Component to Somalia as Lt Gen Kayanja ...

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Somalia serving under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have conducted activities in commemoration of the 42nd Tarehe Sita in Mogadishu and Ceeljaale regions of Somalia.

ATMIS pips new officers on civil-military relations

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/09/2024

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Somalia serving under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) The African Union Transition Mission ...

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia

Somalia finally joins East African Community as bloc’s 8th Partner State

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

05/03/2024

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia Somalia has finally joined the East African Community as the bloc’s 8th Partner State ...

The highest probabilities for wetter than usual conditions are indicated in central to western Kenya and in the cross-border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The expected enhanced rainfall is likely to positively impact agriculture, water resources, and overall livelihoods.

March to May 2024 Seasonal Forecast: Expect Extra Rain in Greater Horn of Africa

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/02/2024

The highest probabilities for wetter than usual conditions are indicated in central to western Kenya and in the cross-border areas ...

ADAM KUNGU: Why Museveni is wrong on Somaliland, Somalia ‘unification’ proposal

by KUNGU AL-MAHADI ADAM | JOURNALIST

24/09/2023

Kungu Al-mahadi Adam is a Ugandan journalist with a passion for current African affairs, particularly Horn of Africa (PHOTO/File) While ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday received a Special Envoy from the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Jama Musse Jama at State House-Entebbe.

Museveni offers to mediate in Somalia, Somaliland unification efforts

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

23/09/2023

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday received a Special Envoy from the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Jama Musse Jama at State ...

A soldier serving in the African Union Mission in Somalia jumps off a military vehicle near the scene of a suicide explosion in Mogadishu, Somalia, November 11, 2021 [File: Feisal Omar/ Reuters]

Somalia in danger of losing hard-won gains, Security Council hears

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

26/06/2023

A soldier serving in the African Union Mission in Somalia jumps off a military vehicle near the scene of a ...

Safeguarding security gains emphasised ahead of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia exit from Somalia

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2023

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces in Somalia serving under African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have conducted activities in commemoration ...

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