Troop contributing countries commended for their efforts in stabilizing Somalia

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Ms. Rosette Byengoma and her counterpart from the Ministry ...

This photo shows soldiers operating near Kibumba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Nov. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

Sub-Saharan Africa: Scourge of conflict continues to cause suffering amid double standards and failure of leadership

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

29/03/2023

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 generated a global energy and food crisis, which hit Africa hard, and sought ...

Ethiopia - Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) for pregnant women

Malnutrition in mothers soars by 25 per cent in crisis-hit countries, putting women and newborn babies at risk – UNICEF

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

09/03/2023

Ethiopia - Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) for pregnant women (PHOTO/Courtesy) The number of pregnant and breastfeeding adolescent girls and women ...

A child holds a pan of locusts at a camp for internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Image source: UNICEF/Olivia Acland

5 things you need to know about the world’s least developed countries

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

06/03/2023

A child holds a pan of locusts at a camp for internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the ...

Albert lake (Albert Nyanza) in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park is Africa's seventh-largest lake and one of the African Great Lakes.

Uganda Country Profile: Religion, Population, Language, President and Kampala

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

11/02/2023

Albert lake (Albert Nyanza) in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park is Africa's seventh-largest lake and one of the African Great ...

A man runs from a massive explosion Saturday in front of the Safari Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia.

At least 10 killed in twin bombings in central Somalia

04/01/2023

A man runs from a massive explosion Saturday in front of the Safari Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia (PHOTO/File). MOGADISHU, Jan. ...

Gen Kayanja Muhanga: I trust Brig Gen Omala will deliver in Somalia

by Martin Ochom | Bureau Chief Northern Uganda

22/12/2022

The commander Land Forces; Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga has asserted his confidence in the new UPDF Contingent Commander in Somalia; ...

We are proud and satisfied with the work of UPDF in Somalia, says AU Special Representative to Somalia

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

10/12/2022

MOGADISHU —“You should be proud of your country. We are satisfied with the work UPDF has done in Somalia. You ...

President Museveni (centre) interacts shortly after a group photograph with the team of the Dessert Locust Control Organisation (DLCO-EA) Council of Ministers Agriculture from Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia. This was at State lodge in Nakasero on 28th October 2022.

Museveni roots for Technological advancement in the fight against desert locusts

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

29/10/2022

President Museveni (centre) interacts shortly after a group photograph with the team of the Dessert Locust Control Organisation (DLCO-EA) Council ...

Since at least 2007, the terrorist group has waged a deadly campaign against the Somali government and international forces.

Somalia urges citizens to avoid al-Shabab amid offensives

21/10/2022

Since at least 2007, the terrorist group has waged a deadly campaign against the Somali government and international forces (PHOTO/Courtesy) ...

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