Uganda withdrawing troops from peacekeeping mission in Somalia

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Uganda is beginning to withdraw troops from its peacekeeping mission in Somalia, shortly after the UN ended its political mission there. The report also highlights South Africa's politically fragmented municipal elections and a severe drought in Chad that could be the country's worst in more than 40 years.

In tonight's edition,  Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation.  And the drought gripping Chad could be the country’s worst in more than 40 years.