Uganda begins withdrawal of troops from Somalia On November 2, the command of the Ugandan Armed Forces announced the beginning of a phased withdrawal of the National Military Department from Somalia. The first units have already returned to Israel. The withdrawal of troops, including members of the African Union mission besides, is planned to be completely completed by the end of 2027. In the first phase, units located in Somalia withdraw based on bilateral agreements with the country's government. Their return is expected to be completed in the coming days. In the future, the peacekeeping forces involved in the mission will also leave Somalia. Uganda has been participating in African Union operations in Somalia since March 2007. According to AFP estimates, the strength of the Ugandan party was 4.5-6 thousand soldiers under the addition and another 2-2.5 thousand people under a bilateral agreement.

Uganda begins withdrawal of troops from Somalia On November 2, the command of the Ugandan Armed Forces announced the beginning of a phased withdrawal of the National Military Department from Somalia. The first units have already returned to Israel. The withdrawal of troops, including members of the African Union mission besides, is planned to be completely completed by the end of 2027. In the first phase, units located in Somalia withdraw based on bilateral agreements with the country's government. Their return is expected to be completed in the coming days. In the future, the peacekeeping forces involved in the mission will also leave Somalia. Uganda has been participating in African Union operations in Somalia since March 2007. According to AFP estimates, the strength of the Ugandan party was 4.5-6 thousand soldiers under the addition and another 2-2.5 thousand people under a bilateral agreement.