Uganda to Stay in Somalia, but Maybe Not Under the AU
Uganda · DEFENSE Key Facts —First deployment: Uganda first put troops in Somalia in March 2007, under the African Union Mission in Somalia, known as AMISOM. —AUSSOM allocation: Uganda is allocated 4,500 troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia. The mission began on 1 January 2025. Other allocations include Ethiopia with […] The post Uganda to Stay in Somalia,…
Uganda has maintained a troop presence in Somalia since March 2007, under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The current mission, AUSSOM, began on 1 January 2025, with Uganda contributing 4,500 troops, along with contributions from Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, and Egypt. Additionally, Uganda has about 2,000 troops under a bilateral agreement with Somalia, signed at the end of 2024.
The African Union mission is planning a phased exit within 18 to 24 months, with Uganda intending to remain in the country under bilateral arrangements. This change is driven by the Western funding for the mission ending by the end of 2026.
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