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Training

President Museveni Urges NDC Graduates To Combine Elements For Strategic National Security

The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has underscored the importance of understanding the
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Diplomatic Partnership

Uganda And Russia Strengthen Defence Ties In High-Level Meeting

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to international partnerships, with the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, describing the country as “one of
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Training

Leadership Is A Responsibility, Not A Position, Says Hon Oboth-Oboth

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth, has urged leaders in the public sector to embrace leadership as a responsibility rooted in character and
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Defence

Government Moves To Expel Migrant Herdsmen Amid Rising Tensions In Northern Uganda

The Government has issued a strict two-week deadline for migrant herdsmen, commonly referred to as “balaalo”, to leave Northern Uganda, citing non-compliance with
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Bilateral Relations

Uganda Reaffirms Support For Peace Efforts In Sudan

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Oboth-Oboth, held a meeting today with the Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad, who paid a courtesy call
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Training

Ministry Of Defence Launches Skills Training For Veterans And Families In Mbale

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA), through its Directorate of Veteran Affairs (DVA), has rolled out a skilling and equipping workshop at Maluku District
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Rehabilitation

UPDF Hailed For Transforming Lives Of Rescued ADF Captive

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has been commended for its role in rehabilitating former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) captives, as 43 graduates completed a
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Diplomatic Partnership

Defence Minister Oboth, UK Envoy Sadler Discuss Regional Stability

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth today met with the UK’s Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region, Tiffany Sadler, at the Ministry of Defence
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Labour Day

President Museveni Demands Smarter Infrastructure Planning As Uganda Marks Labour Day

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined the nation in marking International Labour Day at Nakale Playgrounds in Nakapiripirit District. The celebrations, held under the
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