Uganda’s exit jolts Somalia, security sovereignty faces its biggest test

Uganda’s announced military exit and the United States’ decision to stop funding the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) from January 2027 threaten the African Union mission’s ability to sustain its operations. Washington announced the funding cutoff on July 1, raising concern among Somalia’s security partners, donors and diplomats. The two announcements, made four months apart, pose a major test for Somalia’s security sovereignty.