African Defence Chiefs, Leaders Converge in Kampala for Somalia Talks
Uganda is hosting an extraordinary summit of African Union troop-contributing countries to discuss the stabilization of Somalia. The three-day event will coordinate military and security strategies for the AUSSOM mission.
Why it matters
Coordinated regional security efforts are critical for the long-term stability of Somalia and the broader Horn of Africa.
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda will host an extraordinary summit of countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), bringing together regional leaders and international security officials for talks aimed at sustaining peace and stability in Somalia.
The three-day gathering will take place from July 29 to 31, 2026, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.
Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, issued the announcement on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the UPDF.
The summit comes amid continued efforts by African countries, the African Union, the United Nations and regional organisations to strengthen security cooperation, coordinate military operations and support Somalia’s long-term stabilisation process.
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