O-Score proof

Uganda starts pulling troops out of Somalia after nearly 20 years fighting al-Shabab

5O-Score5 · Lightly covered3 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 2 · See proof →

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story: 3.
3 found → O-Score 5 (Lightly covered). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered ← this story	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: AP, Reuters and CBS News block direct site search, and the other 10 outlets’ site search only loads in a live browser, so all 13 were checked through Google News and Bing News instead. Those checks were complete for every outlet.

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 10:58 AM ET · coverage window: 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-03 (8 days, built around this story’s publish date of 2026-11-02). Scored after publication.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Found: Uganda begins withdrawing peacekeeping troops that helped repel militants in Somalia - AP News (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:apnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:apnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:apnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story South African court allows anti-illegal immigration marches under strict conditions - AP News Latest news - AP News Uganda begins withdrawing peacekeeping troops that helped repel militants in Somalia Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says - AP News Own site search: HTTP 403 (could not use)
Reuters reuters.com	Found: Uganda says it has started withdrawing troops from Somalia - Reuters (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:reuters.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:reuters.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:reuters.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) 113 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Competing US, Russia resolutions on Western Sahara defeated in UN Security Council - Reuters US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks - Reuters South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft - Reuters EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation - Reuters As peacekeepers leave Western Sahara, refugees yearn to end a half-century wait - Reuters Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky by bus under truce brokered by Melania Trump - Reuters EXCLUSIVE: India orders Sun Pharma to halt eye-care drug production at plant after quality lapses - Reuters Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel's Arab parties - Reuters FATF removes Bulgaria, Congo, Ivory Coast and Monaco from 'grey list' but leaves Vietnam on - Reuters Iran, Qatari mediators hold third day of talks to end US-Iran war - Reuters Egypt's central bank makes first rate hike since March 2024 - Reuters US to return to standard time Sunday as lawmakers rebuff Trump push - Reuters Democratic Senator Murphy hospitalized after stroke, chief of staff says - Reuters Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants, Rosatom says - Reuters China opposes US FCC ban on Chinese lab testing, vows countermeasures if US presses ahead - Reuters New Zealand's two-speed economy poses election dilemma for ruling National party - Reuters Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region - Reuters Michigan Democrat's endorsement of Republican ruffles critical Senate race - Reuters Greek PM calls for global maritime truce after Greek ship sunk in drone attack - Reuters Saudi civil defence sounds all-clear after alerts in southern cities - Reuters Thousands gather in Paris suburb in tribute to victims of shooting - Reuters Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire - Reuters Oman navy evacuates 25 crew from vessel off Musandam - Reuters ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar minister, discusses civil war and aid access - Reuters Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East - Reuters Pound stands tall as dollar, euro wilt - Reuters Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink - Reuters Flavio Bolsonaro and family to receive US visas after leaving Brazil, State Department says - Reuters Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova, ally of PM Radev, as its first female president - Reuters US judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Alaska - Reuters Canada's budget deficit over first five months of 2026/27 almost halves to C$5.36 billion - Reuters German climber dies on Nepal's Ama Dablam mountain - Reuters Bangladesh garment factories reopen, fresh clashes keep industry on edge - Reuters German ministers vow tough response to Frankfurt riots and looting - Reuters Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility - Reuters Japan's October factory growth slows as costs pick up, PMI shows - Reuters Explainer: How could Israel break the election deadlock? - Reuters India's auto stocks rise as strong October sales signal resilient festive demand - Reuters Swedish parliament to vote on Centre Party leader as prime minister despite gridlock - Reuters Poland's Sikorski calls for rapid ceasefire in Black Sea to allow food shipments - Reuters As forest fires rage, hundreds of Indonesian students protest government response - Reuters Japan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's Lavrov - Reuters Chip designer MediaTek says AI demand growth will continue 'for sure' - Reuters Russia's FSB says minor detained over park attack threat after US tip-off - Reuters French centrists' feuding increases odds of Le Pen-Melenchon runoff - Reuters Costa Rica's Grynspan extends lead in informal UN chief poll, sources say - Reuters China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry - Reuters China's slow buying of US farm goods tests $17 billion trade pledge - Reuters Macron accuses French far right of fomenting spread of racism - Reuters Nvidia's Huang says dealings with firm in US spy probe were 'normal', Bloomberg News reports - Reuters EXCLUSIVE: LME plans metal tokens push tied to Hong Kong's 5-year plan, sources say - Reuters After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe's smaller museums are on guard - Reuters Carney says EU and Canada will define 'deepest possible partnership' by mid-2027 - Reuters Yen set for third straight daily gain against dollar after BOJ holds rates - Reuters India's April-September fiscal deficit at 42.1% of 2026/27 target - Reuters The Exhibition in the Library: Agatha Christie display shines light on famed writer - Reuters Indian Oil's Q2 profit nearly triples on LPG compensation - Reuters India's Trent jumps nearly 7% as margin expansion, stronger fashion sales lift sentiment - Reuters In Ukraine's Kherson, brief ceasefire brings rare respite - Reuters Ambani-owned Reliance's profit jumps 41% on refining, Jio strength - Reuters Rio Tinto begins restarting Oyu Tolgoi underground operations after seismic event - Reuters IT, earnings, tax-cut hopes power Indian shares to monthly gains - Reuters Brazil interest burden climbs to 9% of GDP, highest since 2016 - Reuters US weekly jobless claims hover near 57-year lows - Reuters Spanish minister refuses to resign over second major train crash on his watch - Reuters India's FX reserves dip for seventh straight week to hit over two-month low - Reuters South Africa's splintering vote sets up multi-party battle for cities - Reuters Equities and bond yields dip with AI jitters and economic data in focus - Reuters UK's Healey says Britain will give extra £10 billion of support to Ukraine - Reuters Who is to blame for Hong Kong's deadly 2025 fire? - Reuters India's IndiGo says fare increases inevitable as fuel costs rise - Reuters Central banks take a breather, though more hikes are to come - Reuters MSCI warning a 'short-term shock', Indonesia central bank chief reassures businesses - Reuters Samsung sees AI chip shortage worsening, keeps investors in suspense on returns - Reuters EU pressure on Antigua's 'golden passport' trade threatens budget cushion - Reuters EXCLUSIVE: China's CXMT to start advanced AI memory production despite poor yields, sources say - Reuters Uganda says 27 citizens killed or presumed dead fighting for Russia in Ukraine - Reuters India's Equitas Bank tanks after CEO steps down over conflict of interest - Reuters US consumer watchdog's information security 'not effective,' watchdog finds - Reuters Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says - Reuters UK will reduce 'unsustainable' welfare costs, Healey says - Reuters Drones hit container ship off Bulgaria, crew safe and ashore - Reuters India's Ambuja Cements reports quarterly profit drop as fuel, freight costs rise - Reuters Trump says he will ban term artificial intelligence - Reuters Japan bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision; strong auction lends support - Reuters UK's Healey spares markets drama, but budget not entirely leak-free - Reuters UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says - Reuters France minerals envoy says rare earths diversification from China possible within 3-5 years - Reuters India's TVS Motor to demerge finance business; beats quarterly profit view on strong demand - Reuters First Algerian troops arrive in Niger where jihadists threaten stability - Reuters Turkey warns against further attacks by Russia, Ukraine on Black Sea vessels - Reuters Australia's corporate regulator says talking to bankers over failed $5 billion Firmus IPO - Reuters Iran’s hidden web of military agencies is slipping hardware past the US blockade - Reuters Polish president turns back from Senegal trip after top court chief suspended - Reuters Ghana says Russia to back 2,000 MW nuclear plant, deepen ties - Reuters South African rand edges up as manufacturing sentiment improves - Reuters India's Brigade Enterprises quarterly profit rises on strong residential demand - Reuters 'Nobody heard us' – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe - Reuters Drone strikes on Ethiopia displacement camp kill at least 15, sources say - Reuters Uganda says it has started withdrawing troops from Somalia Commodity trader Traxys expands global presence amid critical mineral rush - Reuters Stellantis shares leap on bullish cost cuts, cash flow comments - Reuters Namibia raises key interest rate to cushion second-round effects from high fuel prices - Reuters Congo suspends artisanal mining agency head for failing to prevent illegal activities - Reuters Flavio Bolsonaro says Brazil federal police asked for his passports - Reuters Algeria to deploy army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests - Reuters Now home, Venezuela opposition leader Machado walks tightrope with supporters, Trump - Reuters Oleshky: the occupied Ukrainian town for which Melania Trump helped broker a ceasefire - Reuters Insight: Down by the River Thames, a failure to build holds back Britain's growth - Reuters Libya's eastern parliament appoints Fawzi Abu Khazam as central bank governor - Reuters Senegal parliamentary committee to review revised budget key for new IMF deal - Reuters Water, jobs and crime among key issues for South African voters - Reuters South African factory sentiment improves for second month in October, PMI shows - Reuters Own site search: HTTP 401 (could not use)
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Found: Uganda begins withdrawing peacekeeping troops that helped repel militants in Somalia - The Washington Post (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Where things stand on Iran after tense weekend as its delegation leaves Qatar - The Washington Post 3 appear in court accused of causing deadly gas explosion in Athens by stealing copper piping - The Washington Post Uganda begins withdrawing peacekeeping troops that helped repel militants in Somalia Islamic militants kill at least 20 Somali soldiers in ambush, officer says Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:wsj.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:wsj.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:wsj.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:cnn.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:cnn.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: HTTP 406 (could not use)
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:npr.org after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:npr.org after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:npr.org after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda troops withdraw Somalia site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Ugandan troops leave Somalia site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)

Search terms

“Uganda troops withdraw Somalia”, “Uganda AUSSOM withdrawal”, “Ugandan troops leave Somalia”

Method

Back-scored after publication: coverage window 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-03, built around the story’s publish date (2026-11-02), 7 days before to 21 days after (or to the check date)
google-news site: search with after:/before: dates (3 term variants)
bing-news site: search, results filtered to the window (3 term variants)
Google News wire search (terms + “Reuters” / “Associated Press”) to catch wire copies; only articles on each outlet’s own site count
editor read of every candidate headline; each counted match was opened, or the block recorded

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Scores are rechecked at 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days and 30 days.