Peacekeepers plan to take over bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops withdraw
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Peacekeepers plan to replace departing Ugandan troops at four bases near Somalia’s capital to prevent al-Shabab militants from exploiting a security vacuum, according to a letter from the African Union mission to the U.N. support office in Somalia obtained by The Associated Press.
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The African Union peacekeeping forces plan to take over four bases near Mogadishu as Uganda begins withdrawing its troops.
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The African Union peacekeeping forces plan to take over four bases near Mogadishu as Uganda begins withdrawing its troops.
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Caasimada Online
Uganda announced on Monday that it has started the withdrawal of its troops from Somalia.
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Caasimada Online
The Somali government expressed concern about the potential impact of a rapid withdrawal of troops.
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Caasimada Online
The planned withdrawal will end a twenty-year presence of Ugandan troops supporting the fight against Al-Shabaab.
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Peacekeepers plan to replace departing Ugandan troops at four bases near Somalia’s capital.
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Most recent report · 4 November 2026 08:06 UTC
Peacekeepers plan to take over bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops withdraw
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Most recent report · 4 November 2026 03:30 UTC
Report: Who will take over four bases near Mogadishu that are being vacated by Ugandans
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4 November 2026 · 03:30–08:06 UTC
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Peacekeepers plan to take over bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops withdraw
Peacekeepers plan to replace departing Ugandan troops at four bases near Somalia’s capital to prevent al-Shabab militants from exploiting a security…
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Report: Who will take over four bases near Mogadishu that are being vacated by Ugandans
Who will take over four bases near Mogadishu that are being vacated by Ugandans
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