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Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years

Uganda's military exits its two-decade peacekeeping mission by end of 2027, handing security to Somali forces.

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What to know

  • Uganda's 20-year peacekeeping mission in Somalia is ending with a phased withdrawal set to complete by end of 2027, with first troops already departed.
  • The withdrawal transfers security responsibility to Somalia despite the country's president reportedly requesting Uganda extend its military presence.
  • The AU's Aussom mission now faces funding uncertainty as the US and UN plan to wind down support, with a 12-month transition plan starting in January 2027.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Uganda's army chiefChris Magezi Uganda's acting army spokespersonYoweri MuseveniYoweri Museveni Ugandan presidentSheikh Mohamud Somalia's president

Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
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    Acting army spokesperson confirms phased withdrawal by end of 2027

    Uganda's acting army spokesperson Chris Magezi announces that the first group has already returned home and others will follow in a few days' time, with all forces—including AU mission troops—set to exit by the end of 2027.

    “As we promised, we have started withdrawing UPDF from Somalia. After 20 years of a lot of blood and sacrifice, we are handing over security to our Somali brothers…”
    — Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's army chief · source
    1. 10 outlets Uganda starts withdrawing troops from Somalia

      first by BBC Africa, 6d ago · also BBC, Philadelphia Inquirer, Reuters, Straits Times, Somali Guardian, Deutsche Welle EN +3

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  2. background

    First contingent of 109 Ugandan troops departs Mogadishu — A first group of Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed through bilateral arrangement leaves Mogadishu on Friday.

  3. background

    Somalia's president seeks to persuade Uganda to extend military presence — During a visit to Kampala, Somalia President Sheikh Mohamud meets Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni to discuss security and economic ties, with reports indicating the Somali president sought to persuade Uganda to extend its military presence.

  4. background

    Gen. Kainerugaba announces Uganda's troop withdrawal from Somalia — Uganda's army chief announces that Uganda has begun pulling out its troops and will hand over security responsibilities to Somali forces, following a security meeting between Uganda and Somalia leaders.

  5. background

    Amisom replaced by Aussom, AU mission refocuses on capacity-building — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) is replaced by the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (Aussom), which aims to strengthen Somalia's security institutions rather than lead operations.

  6. background

    Uganda deploys first African troops to Somalia under AU mission — Uganda becomes the first African country to contribute troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom), established to help protect Somalia's transitional government from attacks by al-Shabab militants.