AUSSOM Stories

AU mission vows to intensify security in Somalia
XINHUA  |  Apr 13, 2025

Bam reaffirmed AUSSOM's commitment to working closely with the Somali government and the SNA to protect civilians, safeguard major supply routes, and...

AUSSOM chief Sivuyile Bam warns mission faces uncertain future due to funding shortfall
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The mission's exit strategy will be informed by progressive improvement in the capacity of the Somali security forces to take over full responsibility...

UN Security Council to discuss new AU mission in Somalia in closed session
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The realignment of AU troops from ATMIS to AUSSOM is expected to be completed by June 30 this year, ahead of the launch of phase two of the mission, w...

AUSSOM confirms Burundian troops injured in Al-Shabaab ambush in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 08, 2025

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

AUSSOM confirms mortar attack on Mogadishu base camp
Amina Wako  |  Apr 06, 2025

The attack comes just weeks after a roadside bomb blast narrowly missed the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, with Al-Shabab claiming respons...

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants fire mortars near Somalia’s Aden Abdulle airport
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 06, 2025

Sunday’s attack came barely hours after several mortars were fired late on Saturday near residential areas in the city, injuring several people and da...

Museveni, Hassan engage in talks on regional security and support for Somali forces
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 06, 2025

A joint communique issued after their meeting at Nakasero State House in Kampala said the two leaders discussed various issues of importance to both c...

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...

AU and Somalia firm up troop numbers for new mission
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Accordingly, the composition of AUSSOM troops will be as follows: Uganda (4,500), Ethiopia (2,500), Djibouti (1,520), Kenya (1,410), with Egypt (1,091...

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.

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