Donald Trump orders US troops out of Somalia- The United States of America is estimated to have about 700 soldiers in Somalia - The forces have been playing an integral role in helping local forces combat the al Shabaab - Trump's move to recall them is likely to weaken the solid security mechanisms that had been enforced in the war-torn country - The Republican leader has as issued similar orders in Iraq and Afghanistan - This has been seen by analysts as part of his global pullback as he prepares to leave office in January PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all American soldiers in Somalia to pull out of the mission. The move by the embattled leader of the US is seen as part of his global pullback as he prepares to leave office in January after being floored by President-elect Joe Biden. Read also Panic as man is sentenced to death by firing squad in this country for breaking COVID-19 restriction rules America is estimated to have about 700 soldiers in Somalia who have been playing an integral role in helping local forces combat the al Shabaab. Their recall by President Trump is likely to weaken the solid security mechanisms that had been enforced in the war-torn country. Security experts and local leaders in Somalia have called on America to rethink the decision, warning the drawdown was likely to embolden terrorists. The Pentagon said: According to BBC, some of the troops would be moved to neighbouring countries for cross-border operations. Trump has issued similar orders to reduce US soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is worth noting the Republican leader's decision to recall American troops from Somalia came barely a month after he fired the US defence secretary Mark Esper. Read also Nigerian Army takes decision on engagement of foreign mercenaries to fight Boko Haram Esper is reported to have been a proponent of the US forces sticking in the African country to help restore order. The United States already pulled out of Somalia’s cities of Bossaso and Galkayo earlier 2019. In other news, the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report for the year 2020 was published on Wednesday, November 25, revealing the impacts of terrorism across the globe, including Nigeria. Legit.ng listed the top five most terrorised countries according to the report. They are: Explained: 6 Reasons Why Donald Trump Might Be Impeached | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The United States of America is estimated to have about 700 soldiers in Somalia - The forces have been playing an integral role in helping local forces combat the al Shabaab - Trump's move to recall them is likely to weaken the solid security mechanisms that had been enforced in the war-torn country - The Republican leader has as issued similar orders in Iraq and Afghanistan - This has been seen by analysts as part of his global pullback as he prepares to leave office in January PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng “While a change in force posture, this action is not a change in U.S. policy. “The U.S. will retain the capability to conduct targeted counterterrorism operations in Somalia, and collect early warnings and indicators regarding threats to the homeland.”