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Uganda Begins Withdrawing Troops from Somalia After Two Decades

November 2, 2026

Summary

Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, marking an end to its two-decade deployment as part of an international military coalition. The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established in 2007 to stabilize Somalia against Islamic insurgents.

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