AUSSOM Stories

Funding uncertainty threatens new African Union mission in Somalia
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without the timely disbursement of funds, AUSSOM’s effectiveness is at risk, potentially reversing the gains made in countering Al-Shabaab insurgents...

Ethiopia secures African Union Peace and Security Council seat amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 13, 2025

Given the growing geopolitical interest in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's membership will allow it to counter external influence while promoting its o...

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 says Egypt to deploy military units to the country in bilateral agreement
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 29, 2025

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said that the country had in recent times faced external pressure to block Egypt from joining...

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...

Ethiopia joins AU stabilisation mission in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 03, 2025

The development follows high-level talks in Mogadishu led by Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed, who visited the Somali capital for discussions...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Somalia to lead selection of troops for new AU mission amid tensions with Ethiopia
Amina Wako  |  Oct 23, 2024

The decision emphasises Somalia's authority to determine the future direction of peacekeeping and security operations within its borders.

Kenya, Somalia call for additional funding as security transition nears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2024

They stressed the necessity for AUSSOM to be adequately financed and called on stakeholders to explore all possible funding avenues.

AU endorses new security mission to replace Atmis in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 07, 2024

The Peace and Security Council of the AU announced that the decision was approved on August 1.

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