...The Nebbi community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ben Bidong Bosco, brother to @Codongtho .
Ben was a truly remarkable individual -humble, kind, and deeply respectful of all, regardless of status. He embodied the very best of humanity, a rare soul whose character and warmth touched many lives. His loss is not only felt by those who knew him personally, but by the wider community that benefited from his presence.
Ben also served as Chairman of the Nebbi Makerere Students Association (@OfficialNEMSA ), a role I too had the honor of holding during my days at @Makerere. It is a shared legacy I carry with great pride, and one he upheld with distinction and grace.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time, and especially to his brother, Charles. May you find strength and comfort in the legacy of a life so well lived.
Rest in perfect peace, Ben. You will be greatly missed.
cc @KCCAUG #Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park is always amazing. Just be careful around the paraa northern bank rest hut especially those who use them for stopovers and picnics.
Josh Ocaya has just signed his professional contract with @HullCity . UK citizen with Ugandan roots. Big moment. Bigger trajectory.
Uganda Cranes, Uganda Hippos. As you plan your future squads -keep this name on the radar.
Why?
At 18, Ocaya already has receipts: a hat-trick for the U-18s in a 6–1 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday at Bishop Burton College, seven goals across U-18s and U-21s this season, and 14 starts at U-21 level. Former Charlton Athletic midfielder. Comfortable stepping up. Knows where the net lives.
Talent doesn’t always knock loudly. Sometimes it signs contracts quietly. Eyes open.
@OfficialFUFA@UgandaCranes@UgandaHippos@jordanobita11@newvisionwire@DailyMonitor
In eastern Uganda’s Jinja district, groups of older women have embraced cricket as a way to stay active and socially connected.
Referred to locally as “cricket grannies”, they take part in informal games and training that combine light exercise with elements of the sport
📸 Luis Tato
Today in #Mogadishu, AUSSOM Officer-in-Charge and Police Commissioner, AIGP Hillary Sao Kanu, hosted @UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Guang Cong (@OSE_HoA).
They discussed AUSSOM’s mandate, operationalisation of AU–UN synergies in the Somali context and strengthening coordination between #AUSSOM and UN. The meeting also explored ways to optimise support to Somali security forces while ensuring alignment with Somali-led peace and state-building priorities.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the Federal Government of Somalia to advance national and regional security objectives and foster conditions for sustainable peace.
The meeting was attended by UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. James Swan, Officer-in-Charge and Head of @UNSOS_, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, AUSSOM Sector 1 Commander, Brig. Gen. Jackson Kayanja and other senior officials from the UN and AUSSOM.
AUSSOM SRCC, H.E. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, accompanied by Deputy SRCC, H.E. Mouktar Osman Karie, paid today a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence in charge of Relations with Parliament of the Republic of Djibouti, Hon. Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan, and the Chief General Staff, Lt. Gen. Zakaria Cheick Ibrahim.
Both sides discussed on the mutual engagement to support the Somali-led political, peace, security process.
The meeting allowed the SRCC to appreciate #Djibouti as a key AUSSOM Troop Contributing Country as well as other peace and security efforts for a stable region. Amb. Diene also briefed the Djiboutian defence leadership on the implementation of AUSSOM mandate in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), the #Somali Security Forces, the United Nations and other partners.
Today in #Djibouti, the SRCC and Head of AUSSOM, H.E. El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, accompanied by Deputy SRCC, H.E. Mouktar Osman Karie, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Abdoulkader Houssein Omar. Discussions focused on the importance of the security and stability of Somalia for the regional peace and stability.
SRCC Diene commended the key role played by the Republic of Djibouti in all political aspects and highlighted the professionalism, discipline and engagement of the troops deployed in Somalia under AUSSOM and in bilateral to support the Somali-led political, peace, security process.
The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the #Djibouti's top leadership to accompany the Federal Government of Somalia in all its efforts for dialogue, lasting peace, restoration of State authorities and protection of civilians.
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