- Somalia humanitarian crisis amid international aid and support withdrawal
- The AU mission in Somalia is facing operational challenges due to US funding cuts and the political crisis within the government in Mogadishu, led by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
- The AU mission in Somalia is facing challenges as the US ends its support, despite Uganda being the largest troop contributor.
Ugandan troops are operating near Mogadishu while Somalia seeks funding from the African Union.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Ugandan troops are operating near Mogadishu while Somalia seeks funding from the African Union.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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Somalia
sovereign state in Africa
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
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Uganda
country in East Africa
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