Why the African Union and Somalia need to plan for the worst-case scenario of AUSSOM’s withdrawal
The African Union is facing a critical financial and logistical crisis regarding its peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) following a US decision to withdraw support. Officials are meeting to discuss contingency plans as the mission's future remains uncertain without UN logistical backing.
On 29-30 July, once again Kampala plays host to the technical, ministerial and summit-level meetings of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Troop Contributing and Police Contributing Countries (TCCs/PCCs) plus Somalia. The meeting kicked off yesterday with a session of the Chiefs of Defence Forces of TCCs/PCCs of AUSSOM.
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