AUSSOM

In Mogadishu, work is bustling on the blueprint and bankroll strategies for the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, known as AUSSOM, set to replace ATMIS a mere three months down the line. The word on the street, according to an ATMIS announcement, is that talks sparked on September 24 when a combined crew from the AU/UN touched down in Mogadishu. With a hand from the Somali Federal Government, troop donors, and international pals, they're hustling to whip up a thorough report on the…

Mogadishu (AX) – On Saturday, Abdukhadir Mohamed Noor, Somalia’s Defense Minister, firmly stated that Ethiopian troops would not join the forthcoming African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) unless Ethiopia exits the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with North Western State of Somalia.During a media briefing in Mogadishu, Minister Noor explained that Somalia is considering different contingencies to replace the Ethiopian forces if there's no withdrawal from the MoU.“Ethiopian troops won't participate in…

Somalia Prepares for AUSSOM as ATMIS Heads for Departure MOGADISHU, Somalia - With keen anticipation, the United Nations and the U.S. look forward to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) evolving into the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). They stress how crucial early groundwork is for a seamless transition. ATMIS is scheduled to transfer responsibilities to AUSSOM this upcoming January, and troops have begun their exit from Somalia. However, this shift occurs amid…