AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSecurity Transition: Uganda has begun withdrawing bilateral troops from Somalia, with the first soldiers home and the rest due to leave within days; its remaining peacekeepers are expected to depart by the end of 2027. AU peacekeepers are set to take over four bases near Mogadishu, while Somali army chiefs assess readiness in Barawe. U.S. forces have also reportedly left Baledogle airfield, a key counterterrorism hub. Electoral Standoff: Opposition figures have agreed to talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, raising hopes of progress on elections as Somalia’s political divisions persist. UN Mission: The UN’s political mission has closed after more than three decades, with no agreement on a replacement and constitutional disputes unresolved. Regional Ties: Somalia’s parliament speaker, on a visit to Djibouti, called the neighbours’ security inseparable and urged closer cooperation.
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