'20 Years of Sacrifice': Ugandan Troops Start Exiting Somalia, Ethiopia Next? | Firstpost Africa

Watch this video as Firstpost explains how Uganda has formally initiated the withdrawal of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) from Somalia, ending nearly two decades of military presence. Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba confirmed the target date of August 2027 for a full pullout, signalling a major shift towards Somali self-reliance. The decision stems from severe financial pressures after the US cut support to UNSOS, coupled with the recent drawdown of US personnel…