AMISOM Stories

New AU peacekeeping mission AUSSOM begins operations in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 02, 2025

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a cr...

US abstains on Somalia peacekeeping resolution citing budgetary concerns
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 28, 2024

US expressed reservations about the proposed budgetary framework for transitioning from AMISOM to ATMIS under Resolution 2719.

UN extends Al-Shabaab sanctions in Somalia, paves way for new stabilisation mission
Amina Wako  |  Dec 14, 2024

The 15-member council unanimously endorsed the extension, which the United Kingdom authored.

Kenya's mission to defeat Al-Shabaab to shift after KDF soldiers exit Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2024

Over a decade after the Operation Linda Nchi mission was launched, most of the Kenyan soldiers are set to exit Somalia.

ATMIS begins third phase of troop drawdown from Somalia, hands over Bariire base
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 15, 2024

The third phase of the troop drawdown follows the successful completion of the first two phases, finalised in June 2023 and January 2024, respectively...

Post-ATMIS: Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops by December 2024
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 02, 2024

Ethiopian forces will not be included in the African Union-led contingent set to operate in Somalia once the African Union Transition Mission in Somal...

Somali President, US Secretary of State discuss post-ATMIS security plans
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 02, 2024

The talks centred on the ongoing fight against terrorist groups and the Somali government's strategic plans following the drawdown of the ATMIS forces...

Kenya making key gains in fight against Al-Shabaab - report
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2024

The index, which focuses on the impact of terrorism globally, indicates that attacks by militant groups decreased from "very high" in 2022 to "medium"...

Somalia’s aviation evolution from a journalist’s 20-year-perspective
Yassin Juma  |  Feb 16, 2024

My first flight to Somalia was in 2004. I was excited to have been given an exclusive by the then President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed but at the same time...

World leaders condemn Al-Shabaab attack that killed 4 in Mogadishu, promise support
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 11, 2024

CS Duale expressed confidence that the UAE and its people will rise from the attack and continue their efforts to combat terrorism. 

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.