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Somali President says Somalia should bid farewell to Ugandan troops

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 12 Apr 2026 Severity: 1/5

Speaking at Somalia's Army Day, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Somalia could now handle its own security and should thank Ugandan troops and say goodbye, according to ChimpReports. The remarks followed a threat by Muhoozi Kainerugaba to withdraw the UPDF; the article quotes an analyst saying a sudden Ugandan exit could destabilise Mogadishu.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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