US applauds Uganda’s role in Somalia

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Nyakairima exchanging gifts with Ward at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala By Barbara Among THE United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has commended Uganda for its efforts in keeping peace in war-torn Somalia. According to a press statement from the UPDF, AFRICOM commander Gen. William Ward gave the commendation during talks with Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership on Sunday. “The AFRICOM commander hailed Ugandan and Burundian militaries for their heroic contribution to peace and security in Somalia and the entire continent,” read the press statement. The statement added that Gen. Ward and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Aronda Nyakairima discussed bilateral and regional issues. The two also discussed matters of bilateral cooperation between the US African Command and the UPDF. Matters concerning security in the sub-region were also tackled, as well as the AMISOM Operations. Read More