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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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