Uganda Begins Gradual Withdrawal of Troops from Somalia

Uganda has launched a phased troop withdrawal to conclude its nearly two-decade military mission in Somalia. In the first phase of the process, 109 troops returned to their country.

Uganda has taken the first step in a gradual withdrawal process to end its military presence in Somalia. According to information reported by Reuters, this move marks the beginning of the end for the country's nearly two-decade military deployment in Somalia.

In the initial phase, 109 soldiers left Somalia at the end of last month. It was reported that all of the 4,500 troops currently serving in Somalia will permanently return to Uganda by the end of 2027.