The UPDF has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia under bilateral arrangements and plans to complete the full exit of all forces, including those under the African Union mission, by the end of 2027.
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has flagged off Battle Group 48 for deployment under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia after completing pre-deployment training in Singo.
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has urged Eastern African countries to build military independence and reduce reliance on external support. He made the call while opening the 36th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Standby Force in Kampala
