African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia Stories

Somalia receives armored military equipment from AU to boost security infrastructure

Mwangi Maina | Mar 28, 2025

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

Billions for reimbursement or readiness? Questions linger over KDF's budget priorities

Mwangi Maina | Mar 26, 2025

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

Somalia's new mission faces similar challenges as its predecessor

Mary Wambui | Feb 07, 2025

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

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges

Mwangi Maina | Jan 15, 2025

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

A look into war against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as new mission takes over from ATMIS

Mary Wambui | Jan 01, 2025

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

Somalia gets 11,000 troops for AUSSOM, excluding Ethiopia, amid regional tensions

Mwangi Maina | Dec 28, 2024

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