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.
Why it matters
The potential collapse of the AU's largest peacekeeping mission could lead to a significant security vacuum in the Horn of Africa.
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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