- Advertisement -Ethiopian troops serving under the African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have officially withdrawn from the strategic town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region, after nearly 12 years of deployment. Somali National Army forces have now assumed full responsibility for security in the town, marking a significant step in the transition of security responsibilities to Somali forces. The withdrawal comes at a time when the AUSSOM mission is facing serious financial challenges, with reports indicating that three major towns will be handed over to Somali forces in the coming weeks. - Advertisement -Ethiopian forces had been stationed in Buurhakaba since 2014, playing a key role in stabilising the region. There are also fears that supply routes may be disrupted, potentially undermining the effectiveness of the remaining AUSSOM forces.