Somalia Violence
FILE - Al-Shabab fighters display weapons as they conduct military exercises in northern Mogadishu, Somalia, Oct. 21, 2010.
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Peacekeepers plan to replace departing Ugandan troops at four bases near Somalia’s capital to prevent al-Shabab militants from exploiting a security vacuum. Uganda says all its troops will leave Somalia by the end of 2027, ending a 20-year deployment. Those leaving now were deployed under a bilateral agreement with Somalia’s government last year. Funding shortages have accelerated the withdrawal, according to Farhan Isak Yusuf of Somali Public Agenda. Uganda announced Monday that the withdrawal had begun, with the first soldiers already home. The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia plans to take over four critical positions during troop rotations scheduled for November.