African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia Stories

Cairo's entry into AUSSOM marks a strategic shift. Under previous mission structures—AMISOM and ATMIS—Egypt remained on the periphery for years.

The peacekeepers were clearing a landing area for a helicopter to land when they came under attack.

This support comes at a critical moment as Somalia strengthens its institutions and prepares to assume full security responsibility in the future.

the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking Sh5.5 billion—not primarily to improve troop welfare or upgrade military capabilities, but to ensure complian...

The force entered the theatre without adequate funding and troops following the lingering stalemate over which states would be allowed to send troops...

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

AUSSOM is designed to contain about 11,000 personnel comprising civilians, military, and police personnel.

The Somali government clarified that the current troop allocation for AUSSOM was finalised through bilateral agreements that have been in place since...