NR No: 002/2024 Date: 13/OCTOBER/2024
SHOTLIST: ATMIS Uganda peacekeepers celebrate 62nd independence
anniversary
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DATELINE: 12/OCTOBER/2024, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
SHOT LIST:
1. Wide shot - Guests arriving at the venue to celebrate Uganda’s 62nd Independence
anniversary at ATMIS Force Headquarters in Mogadishu.
2. Various shots - Guests arriving at the venue to mark Uganda’s 62nd Independence
anniversary.
3. Wide shot - Invited guests during the celebrations.
4. Various shots - Invited guests during the celebrations
5. Close up – Uganda's Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, (Rtd) Maj. Gen. Nathan
Mugisha during the celebrations.
6. Close up - The Acting UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia,
James Swan during the celebrations.
7. Close up – Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi during the
celebrations.
8. Various shots - Invited guests during the celebrations.
9. Various shots – Traditional dancers entertain guests during the celebrations.
10. Med shot - ATMIS Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma speaking.
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11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, ATMIS Force Commander
“As one of the largest ATMIS Troop Contributing Countries with 4,026 warriors, 160
Formed Police Unit and 39 Individual Police Officers (IPOs), Uganda has played and
continues to play a significant role in Somalia’s journey to peace and stability. These
valiant Ugandan men and women have demonstrated exceptional dedication,
professionalism and sacrifice.”
12. Various shots - Invited guests at the celebration venue.
13. Various shots - Traditional dancers entertain guests during the celebrations.
14. Med shot - Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi speaking.
15. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somalia's Minister of Foreign
Affairs
“Uganda has been playing a supportive role in Somalia primarily through its
participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) which has been active
since 2007. This mission has aimed to support the Federal Government of Somalia
(FGS) to stabilize the country and create a secure environment for development and
governance.”
16. Various shots - Invited guests at the celebration venue.
17. Various shots - Traditional dancers entertain guests during the celebrations.
18. Wide shot - Uganda's Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, (Rtd) Maj. Gen. Nathan
Mugisha speaking.
19. Med shot - Uganda's Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, (Rtd) Maj. Gen. Nathan
Mugisha speaking.
20. SOUNDBITE: (English) (Rtd) Maj. Gen. Nathan Mugisha, Uganda's Deputy
Ambassador to Somalia
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Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo, Email:
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“The Africa we want, is the Africa that is peaceful, that addresses economic recession,
tackles imbalanced international financial systems, climate change, food insecurity and
adds value to the abundant natural resources at its disposal.”
21. Various shots - Invited guests during the celebrations.
22. Various shots - Traditional dancers entertain guests during the celebrations.
23. Med shot - The Acting UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia,
James Swan speaking.
24. SOUNDBITE: English) James Swan, Acting UN Secretary-General's Special
Representative for Somalia
“As the representative of the UN, let me also say how important those security
achievements have been to permitting diplomatic presence here in Somalia, to
allowing for expansion of humanitarian and development assistance here in the
country. We continue to do this together, we look forward to doing it with Uganda in
support of Somalia, let’s continue in that vain.”
25. Various shots - Invited guests during the celebrations.
26. Various shots - Traditional dancers entertain guests during the celebrations.
27. Wide shot – High-ranking guests cut the cake at the end of the celebrations.
ATMIS Uganda peacekeepers celebrate 62nd independence anniversary
Mogadishu, 13 October 2024 - Ugandan peacekeepers serving with the African Union
Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) yesterday marked their country’s 62 nd
independence anniversary in a colourful ceremony in Mogadishu.
High-ranking dignitaries, including Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim
Fiqi; Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), Fardowsa Osman Egal; Minister
of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail; ATMIS Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam
Kavuma and Acting UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James
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Swan, attended the ceremony hosted by Ugandan Deputy Ambassador to Somalia Maj.
Gen. (Rtd) Nathan Mugisha.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Fiqi, who was the chief guest, described Uganda as a
beacon of hope for regional peace and commended Uganda’s support to Somalia
through ATMIS.
“Uganda has been supporting Somalia primarily through its participation in the African
Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which has been active since 2007. This mission
has aimed to support the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to stabilize the country
and create a secure environment for development and governance,” stated the Minister.
In his address to the event, ATMIS Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, who
represented the Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, highlighted
the vital role played by Ugandan troops in upholding ideals of freedom, peace and
security in the African Union peacekeeping mission.
“As one of the largest ATMIS Troop Contributing Countries with 4,026 soldiers, 160
Formed Police Unit and 39 Individual Police Officers (IPOs), Uganda has played and
continues to play a significant role in Somalia’s journey to peace and stability. These
valiant Ugandan men and women have demonstrated exceptional dedication,
professionalism and sacrifice,” said Lt. Gen. Kavuma.
Lt. Gen. Kavuma also paid tribute to the fallen Ugandan soldiers who sacrificed and
dedicated their lives for the sake of peace and stability in Somalia, describing them as
true African heroes.
The event, commemorated under the theme, ‘A Re-commitment to Secure and Fortify
Our Destiny’, featured captivating cultural, musical and artistic performances
showcasing Uganda’s rich historical heritage and traditions.
Addressing the audience, Mugisha reiterated Uganda’s commitment to strengthening
regional and sub-regional organisations such as the African Union and East African
Community as centres for promoting peace, security, economic development, good
governance and regional integration.
“The Africa we want, is the Africa that is peaceful, that addresses economic recession,
tackles imbalanced international financial systems, climate change, food insecurity and
adds value to the abundant natural resources at its disposal,” said Mugisha.
The Acting UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan,
thanked Ugandan troops for bearing a heavy burden over the past 17 years in support
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of Somalia's goals and aspirations for security gains, achieved not only through the
military dynamics but also diplomatic relations.
“As the representative of the UN, let me also say how important those security
achievements have been to permitting diplomatic presence here in Somalia, to allowing
for expansion of humanitarian and development assistance here in the country,” said
Swan.
Also present were ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in Charge of Operations and
Plans, Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka; UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special
Representative for Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga and representatives of the diplomatic
corps.
End
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