Central African Republic Military Chief Commends UPDF Support During Visit to Entebbe
Mamadou praised UPDF training programs for helping FACA rebuild capacity, fill command gaps, and ensure a stable security environment during recent elections in the Central African Republic.
The Chief of General Staff of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), Major General Zépherin Mamadou, has met Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe to review ongoing military cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, Major General Mamadou commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their support under the existing military cooperation agreement. He said the training provided by UPDF at specialized, junior, and senior leadership levels has helped FACA address command gaps and rebuild its military capacity.
According to Mamadou, the strengthened capacity of the Central African Armed Forces contributed to a stable security environment that enabled the successful organization of recent elections in the Central African Republic.
The CAR military chief also conveyed greetings from President Faustin-Archange Touadéra and the country’s Ministry of Defence, thanking General Kainerugaba for hosting him and for Uganda’s continued support.
In response, General Kainerugaba welcomed Major General Mamadou and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to pan-African cooperation. He assured him that UPDF will continue supporting FACA through capacity-building and training initiatives aimed at strengthening regional security.
As part of his visit, Major General Mamadou is expected to attend Uganda’s 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, which mark the founding of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces.
