Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Uganda withdrawing troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia

Headline from France 24

In tonight's edition, Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. And the drought gripping Chad could be the country’s worst in more than 40 years.

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BBC News
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia (opens BBC News)
Published Nov 2, 2026
BBC News's feed description
The country was the first to contribute troops to the AU mission established to stabilise Somalia in 2007.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Uganda begins withdrawing peacekeeping troops that helped repel militants in Somalia (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 2, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Uganda is withdrawing troops from Somalia, where they have been part of an African Union peacekeeping force
Deutsche Welle
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 2, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Ugandan troops first deployed to Somalia in 2007 as part of an international military coalition to battle Islamic insurgents. But the mission has faced mounting pressure since a US decision to withdraw funding.
France 24
Uganda withdrawing troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia (opens France 24)
Published Nov 2, 2026
France 24's feed description
In tonight's edition, Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. And the drought gripping Chad could be the country’s worst in more than 40 years.