Somalia Army Chief Commends UPDF Troops For Peace Efforts

What the report says

Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Somalia National Army, has praised Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces troops serving in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia. According to Watchdog Uganda, he said the Ugandan soldiers had helped restore peace and stability in the country and described their efforts as a lasting contribution to Somalia’s security.

The remarks were made during a meeting with Battle Group 45 Commander Col Dr Justus Musenene and his staff at the SNA 08 Brigade Headquarters in Embresso, Barawe District. Mohamud also commended UPDF chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying his support for Pan-Africanism had helped strengthen ties between Uganda and Somalia.

He further said the two governments were in advanced talks to promote Ugandan coffee in the Somali market, with the aim of making it the leading coffee brand there. Col Musenene thanked the Somali leadership for the recognition, saying it boosted morale for the troops and reflected good cooperation with the SNA and local communities in Barawe.

Musenene also pointed to UPDF mentorship and capacity-building efforts as part of wider support for the Somali security forces. The meeting highlighted the continuing role of Ugandan troops in Somalia and the broader military and economic relationship between the two countries.