KAMPALA – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly presented the Federal Government of Somalia with a proposal to withdraw Ugandan troops from the country amid growing concerns over deteriorating security conditions and persistent political disagreements between the government and opposition groups.
According to emerging reports, Museveni raised these concerns during a high-level meeting in Kampala with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, where the two leaders discussed Somalia’s security challenges, political instability, and relations with neighboring countries.
Sources cited in the reports indicate that Museveni urged his Somali counterpart to pursue meaningful dialogue and reach a political agreement with opposition leaders to prevent further instability.
The Ugandan leader also reportedly emphasized the importance of strengthening diplomatic relations with neighboring countries, warning that unresolved political disputes and regional tensions could undermine Somalia’s security and stabilization efforts.
Museveni is further reported to have expressed concern about what he described as emerging alliances among certain actors involved in Somalia’s affairs, although the identities of those parties and the nature of their alleged cooperation remain unclear.
Somalia Calls Extraordinary Security Meeting
Meanwhile, the Federal Government of Somalia is reportedly scheduled to hold an extraordinary meeting today to assess the country’s security situation and review its diplomatic relations with neighboring states.
The meeting comes amid heightened security concerns following recent fighting in the Bay region of southwestern Somalia.
Reports from the region indicate that explosive-laden drones were allegedly used during the latest clashes, resulting in casualties and raising further concerns about evolving threats to Somalia’s security.
Potential Implications for Somalia’s Security
Uganda has been one of the leading troop-contributing countries to African Union peace support operations in Somalia, playing a significant role in efforts to combat Al-Shabaab and strengthen the country’s security institutions.
Any potential withdrawal of Ugandan forces could have significant implications for ongoing counterterrorism operations and the broader African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
The reported discussions come at a particularly sensitive moment, as Somalia’s federal leadership faces increasing calls to resolve political disagreements, strengthen national unity, and improve cooperation with regional partners.
However, no official announcement confirming a Ugandan troop withdrawal or establishing a withdrawal timetable has been cited in the original report.
The situation remains developing, with further clarification expected from the governments of Uganda and Somalia.
Source: Caasimadda Online
Reporting: Based on emerging reports; key claims have not been independently verified.
