BREAKING: US Agrees to Give AUSSOM in Somalia an Additional 12 Months
What happened
30-second readThe United States has agreed to extend support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for an additional 12 months.
What else the report says
- What happens nextThe 12-month drawdown period will begin in January 2027.
- The decision gives AUSSOM additional time amid funding shortages and uncertainty over its future logistical support.
- According to Reuters, Washington said it was willing to support a 12-month drawdown period, beginning in January 2027, followed by the liquidation of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).
- UNSOS currently provides critical logistical support to AUSSOM, including food, fuel, medical services, transportation and engineering support.
Reported by Hiiraanweyn
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Key points
- The decision allows AUSSOM more time to address funding shortages and logistical uncertainties.
- The 12-month drawdown period will begin in January 2027.
- The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) will be liquidated after the drawdown period.
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Original source text
Friday, 18 Sep 2026 {HMC} The United States has agreed to give the United Nations an additional 12 months to phase out its support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), according to a diplomatic note seen by Reuters.
The decision gives AUSSOM additional time amid funding shortages and uncertainty over its future logistical support.
According to Reuters, Washington said it was willing to support a 12-month drawdown period, beginning in January 2027, followed by the liquidation of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).
UNSOS currently provides critical logistical support to AUSSOM, including food, fuel, medical services, transportation and engineering support.
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