US military presence at Baledogle airfield in Somalia reportedly changes

Reports indicate that United States military personnel have departed from the Baledogle Military Airfield in Somalia, a location central to intelligence gathering and the training of the Somali Danab commando forces. Sources suggest that Ugandan and Somali National Army troops may now control the airfield, following reports that the US utilized logistics companies to transport equipment to Berbera.

US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has declined to confirm the specific reports of a withdrawal, stating that it does not discuss details of ongoing operations to maintain operational security. A spokesperson noted that the command repositions its forces to optimize for ongoing counterterror operations.

The Baledogle airfield has served as a strategic hub for US operations since 2012, supporting efforts to combat the al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab. While the exact number of troops involved and their final destinations remain unclear, AFRICOM continues to conduct airstrikes in coordination with the Somali government against militant targets in the region.