Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly 20 years
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Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military deployments, its army chief announced Thursday, marking the start of a security handover to Somali forces as the African Union mission faces mounting financial and political pressure.
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Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly twenty years of participation in African Union military operations.
Attributed to: Jeneraal Muhoozi Kainerugaba
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Caasimada Online
Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly twenty years of participation in African Union military operations.
Attributed to: Jeneraal Muhoozi Kainerugaba
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Caasimada Online
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba stated that the Ugandan forces have started transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces.
Attributed to: Jeneraal Muhoozi Kainerugaba
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Caasimada Online
The article reports that the withdrawal comes amid financial challenges faced by the African Union support mission in Somalia.
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Caasimada Online
President Yoweri Museveni emphasized that African countries will not abandon Somalia if international partners withdraw their support.
Attributed to: Yoweri Museveni
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Hiiraan Online
Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military deployments.
Attributed to: Uganda's army chief
Event date: 2026-10-30
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Hiiraan Online
The withdrawal marks the start of a security handover to Somali forces.
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Event date: 2026-10-30
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Hiiraan Online
The African Union mission faces mounting financial and political pressure.
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Most recent report · 30 October 2026 08:37 UTC
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly 20 years
The withdrawal marks the start of a security handover to Somali forces.
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Most recent report · 30 October 2026 06:00 UTC
Uganda begins withdrawal of its troops from Somalia after 20 years
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30 October 2026 · 06:00–08:37 UTC
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Uganda begins withdrawal of its troops from Somalia after 20 years
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