Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have flagged off over 500 soldiers for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). ATMIS, which replaced the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in April 2022, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Somalia and assist …
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Rwanda gets €20m for Mozambique mission, Somalia €40m for army ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | In spite of concerns that the European Union was slashing its budgets for African military operations to fund Ukraine’s fledgling defence against the Russian invasion now in its third year, the EU has maintained funding for …
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Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 – The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a …
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Baidoa, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has reiterated its commitment to restoring peace and security in Somalia. During a recent field , the administrative capitals of Hirshabelle and South West States, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special Representative of the African Union …
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A smaller force to stay behind as ATMIS exits ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, the new Force Commander of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), arrived in Mogadishu on July 28 to oversee the last phase of a troop drawdown process that started five years ago. …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The new commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Uganda’s Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, has called for continued collaboration to degrade al-Shabaab militants to achieve peace in Somalia. Kavuma, who arrived Sunday in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, expressed gratitude for the efforts …
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MOGADISHU | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Saturday handed over Abdalle Birolle military base to the Somali National Army (SNA), marking the transfer of the fourth military facility as part of the third phase of the ATMIS troop drawdown. ATMIS said in a statement …
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Expert say without AU force, Somali army should prepare to face hundreds of additional attacks COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The al-shabaab militia is launching more attacks on Ugandan forces than at any other African Union forces of the Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). That is according to a report …
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Mogadishu,Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has paid glowing tribute to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contributions and exemplary service in promoting security and stability in Somalia. At a ceremony held at the UPDF Headquarters in Sector One, Mogadishu …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | An intense five-day induction course for 32 newly deployed staff officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) ended with a call on the officers to serve with dedication and professionalism. The plea to work to advance attainment of the …
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