Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces

Uganda military and diplomatic engagement

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Uganda strengthens military ties with Russia through infrastructure and training

Uganda has engaged in several diplomatic and military efforts to strengthen its security posture and international relations. In late August, military leaders from Uganda and Rwanda met in Mbarara to reaffirm commitments

Uganda-US extradition of former military officer

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Michael Katungi appears in U.S. court on arms trafficking charges

A Ugandan court ordered the extradition of retired Lieutenant Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States. Mpeirwe, a former military intelligence officer and diplomat who was a close associate of Ugandan army chief Muh

African regional security and sovereignty summits

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: African military chiefs meet in Kampala to boost non-combat security cooperation

African nations continue to convene regional summits to address emerging security and sovereignty challenges. In Kampala, Uganda, a four-day conference for military chiefs and senior officers focused on Military Operatio

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces institutional activities

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Uganda reaffirms commitment to international peacekeeping

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has engaged in various internal and international activities focused on institutional cohesion and global peacekeeping. In Gulu City, the UPDF won the 18th Inter-Forces Games, a

Ugandan political and regional security developments

13 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Muhoozi Kainerugaba gains endorsements from businessman and diaspora mobilizer

President Yoweri Museveni has committed to strengthening regional security by mobilizing East African leaders to support the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF). This includes efforts to convene an EASF Summit to renew s

Uganda National Cleaning Day program

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Uganda National Cleaning Day sees low turnout and arrests

In late July 2026, Uganda introduced a monthly National Cleaning Day, urging households to sweep streets and public spaces on the last Saturday of each month. The launch highlighted community participation, with Mbarara

Uganda-Türkiye diplomatic tensions

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Uganda suspends military cooperation with Türkiye

Diplomatic tensions between Uganda and Türkiye escalated following threats from Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Kainerugaba issued calls for Turkish nationals to ‘pack their bags and leave the countr