All posts tagged "Amisom"
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275NewsTop AU official optimistic about new Somalia peacekeeping mission
Following three days of high-level engagements with government officials, civil society members and Somalia’s international partners, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for...
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346NewsUganda Police peace keepers honoured for service in Somalia
MOGADISHU – The African Union Mission (AMISOM) has awarded medals to a contingent of Uganda Formed Police Unit (FPU) personnel to recognise...
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585NewsSomalia military court sentences four children to death penalty
MOGADISHU — Save the Children has called on Somali authorities to intervene after six teenage boys were sentenced by a military court...
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4.7KNewsAfrican Union, Somalia and partners start second phase of technical discussions on new AU mission in Mogadishu
Officials of the African Union Commission, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), and international partners are meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia, to discuss...
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436NewsGen Katungi takes over as new UPDF contingent commander in Somalia
Brigadier General Keith Katungi has formally taken up office as the new contingent commander of Ugandan troops serving under the African Union...
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410NewsOutgoing AMISOM Burundi Contingent Commander talks about achievements
The outgoing commander of the AMISOM Burundi contingent, Brig Gen. Telesphore Barandereka, has attributed his contingent’s victories over Al-Shabaab to the existing...
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6271NewsAMISOM, Somali National Army soldiers conclude intelligence gathering training
Twenty military officers from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA) have concluded a four-day intelligence...
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486NewsGhana deploys new Police contingent to Somalia
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has deployed a new contingent of Police officers to serve under the African Union Mission in Somalia...
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473NewsSomalia expels Ugandan envoy over ‘interference’
MOGADISHU — Somalia has told deputy African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) envoy Simon Mulongo, a Uganda National to leave over continuous...
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727NewsPROFILE: Who is Major General Don Nabasa, the Military Police Commander
President Museveni has appointed Maj Gen Don Nabasa as the new commander Military Police. He replaces Brig Keith Katungi. Brig Katungi will...
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6361NewsUPDF soldier faces court martial over killing civilians in Somalia
The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) recommends a court martial for Ugandan soldiers implicated in killing civilians in a battle against...
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547NewsAMISOM troops commended for their operations in Somalia’s HirShabelle State
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Sector 5 forces in Jowhar, have been commended for their exemplary role in helping secure...
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355NewsUganda’s troops in Somalia celebrate Independence anniversary in style
Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Saturday celebrated the country’s 59th Independence Anniversary. Uganda contributes both...
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310NewsAMISOM, Somalia govt sign agreement on security mission assistance beyond 2021
MOGADISHU — Following two days of closed-door meetings in Mogadishu, the African Union and the Government of Somalia have signed an agreement...
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194NewsUN Secretary General decorates 600 UPDF soldiers
The Secretary General of the United Nations has awarded medals to over 600 Ugandan Officers and Militants serving under the sixth United...
