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Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces institutional activities
Overview
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, an event involving the Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, and the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The competition aimed to foster teamwork and national unity among security services through various athletic disciplines.
On the international stage, the UPDF reaffirmed its commitment to peacekeeping through specialized training programs in Entebbe. These included the 17th Women’s Outreach Course and a United Nations Peacekeeping Micro-UAS Remote Pilot Course, involving participants from 14 member states. Additionally, Uganda is set to host the inaugural Conference of Chiefs of Defence Forces to discuss ‘Military Operations Other Than War,’ focusing on humanitarian and stabilization efforts.
Entities
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces · Charity Bainababo · Gulu City · African Union · Uganda Prisons Service
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUganda reaffirms commitment to international peacekeeping
The UPDF has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to global peacekeeping, highlighting new training in women’s leadership and drone piloting for international missions.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesUPDF wins 18th Inter-Forces Games in Gulu
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) won the 18th Inter-Forces Games in Gulu City, leading a competition between Uganda's security institutions to foster teamwork and synergy.
Sources
eagle.co.ug · spyuganda.com · updf.go.ug