Somalia asserts sovereignty as UN approves AUSSOM mission
2 days ago · Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a shift in Somalia's security landscape as the country takes greater control over its stability.
African Union introduces a new mission for Somalia to replace …
3 days ago · The transition to AUSSOM aims to build the capacity of Somali security forces and ensure robust force protection measures. The PSC called for enhanced international partnerships and sustainable funding to support AUSSOM’s objectives.
Adopting Resolution 2767 (2024), Security Council Endorses New …
Dec 27, 2024 · The speakers for the Republic of Korea and Ecuador said AUSSOM’s adequate, predictable and sustainable funding is critical to preventing security gaps that could enable opportunistic terrorist...
African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) will serve as the African Union's new peacekeeping and stabilization operation in Somalia. [1] Succeeding the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), that operated from 2022 to 2024, AUSSOM began on 1 January 2025 and is headed by Mohamed El Amine .
AUSSOM: What the AU’s new mission means for Somalia?
Dec 30, 2024 · The new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is poised to roll into motion on January 1st following its endorsement by a UN Security Council vote.
Somalia Pushes for Ethiopia’s Inclusion in New African Union Mission
Jan 13, 2025 · AUSSOM is a critical component of efforts to stabilize Somalia as the African Union’s transition mission seeks to enhance Somali-led security operations against militant groups like Al-Shabaab. Ethiopia has nearly 10,000 soldiers in Somalia, operating in border regions in HirShabelle, Southwest and Jubaland.
UN Security Council endorses new AU peacekeeping mission in …
Dec 28, 2024 · MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved the establishment of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which will take over from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in January. The mission has been authorized for an initial 12-month deployment.
New AU Mission in Somalia Will Have Defined Mandate, Huge …
Nov 26, 2024 · AUSSOM is expected to gradually hand over security responsibilities to Somali forces and withdraw its personnel by the end of 2028. “AUSSOM’s priority will be to bolster operations of the Somali Security Forces and carry out capacity building,” the institute wrote.
Exits ATMIS, enters AUSSOM in Somalia - Garowe Online
Aug 8, 2024 · A statement by the AU Political Affairs and Peace Committee revealed that the new AU-led mission to operate in Somalia from January 2025 will be known as the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The …
African Union to Launch New Support and Stabilization Mission in …
Jul 8, 2024 · AUSSOM will replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which took over from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in 2022. The change in name reflects the evolving nature of the mission, which aims to provide support and stabilization to Somalia as it continues to face security challenges.