VOICED: Somalis travel to Uganda for lessons in warfare

Somali soldiers are trained in Uganda by EU trainers to prepare for their return to Mogadishu. The training, in collaboration with the Ugandan army, aims to strengthen the soldiers' loyalty to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG). Despite the peaceful setting in Uganda, the soldiers will face significant challenges from Islamist militias upon returning to Somalia. The training emphasizes teamwork and resilience, with volunteers motivated to change the dire situation in their homeland.

What is the main focus of the training provided to Somali soldiers in Uganda?

• To adapt them to European climates

• To teach them new languages

• To prepare them for battle conditions

• To improve their culinary skills

Who collaborates with the European trainers to provide training to Somali soldiers?

• The Tanzanian army

• The Ethiopian army

• The Ugandan army

• The Kenyan army

What is the primary threat faced by the Somali soldiers when they return to their country?

• Natural disasters

• Islamist militias

• Political corruption

• Economic instability

What is the key objective for the trainers from France and Spain regarding the Somali soldiers?

• To train them in European military tactics

• To ensure they learn French and Spanish

• To make them loyal to the Transitional Federal Government

• To prepare them for international peacekeeping missions

What is the ultimate hope for the Somali soldiers after their training in Uganda?

• To join the Ugandan army

• To migrate to Europe

• To stabilize Mogadishu

• To become diplomats