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Uganda starts drawdown of Somalia troops after nearly two decades

BBC News reports that the first 109 Ugandan troops have left Mogadishu, with a phased exit due by August 2027.

Published Nov 2, 2026 · 13:45 UTC4 reports

The short version

  • Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement.[BBC News]
  • The first 109 UPDF troops reportedly left Mogadishu on Friday, following an announcement by army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.[BBC News]
  • The drawdown is phased and expected to finish in August 2027, with about 2,000 Ugandan troops staying under a bilateral security arrangement.[BBC News]
  • Whether later phases proceed on the expected schedule has not been confirmed in the reporting.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement.[BBC News]
  • The first contingent of 109 UPDF troops reportedly left Mogadishu on Friday, following an announcement by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.[BBC News]
  • The withdrawal is being carried out in phases and is expected to be completed in August 2027.[BBC News]
  • Uganda will keep troops in Somalia under a separate bilateral security arrangement.[BBC News]
  • An estimated 4,500 troops are in Somalia under the African Union mission, alongside about 2,000 deployed through bilateral arrangements.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The reported departure of the first 109 troops and the phased timeline rest on BBC News reporting; independent confirmation is not in the provided material.[BBC News]
  • The August 2027 completion date is an expected timeline, not a confirmed deadline.[BBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.