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Somalia scrambles for new military allies as AU troops face exit
Somalia’s federal government is pressing regional troop-contributing countries to sign bilateral security agreements that would keep foreign forces in the country after the African Union’s current stabilization mission winds down, officials familiar with the talks said Wednesday. The proposal, still under discussion in Mogadishu, would shift selected contingents from the AU framework t
Somalia's federal government is negotiating bilateral security agreements with regional troop-contributing countries to maintain foreign military presence after the African Union's mission ends in December 2026.
What was announced
- The Somali government is urging troop-contributing nations to sign agreements to keep foreign forces in the country post-AU mission.
- The U.S. has ended financial support for Somalia's AU-backed mission, raising concerns about troop withdrawals and al-Shabaab resurgence.
- Direct talks are being sought with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for 2,000 Ugandan troops to secure key installations in Mogadishu.
Context
The push for bilateral agreements is driven by the impending expiration of the AU mission's mandate and the loss of U.S. funding.
“The proposal, still under discussion in Mogadishu, would shift selected contingents from the AU framework to direct arrangements.”
Why this matters: This situation is critical for Somalia's security and stability as the potential withdrawal of foreign troops could empower extremist groups.
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Somalia’s federal government is pressing regional troop-contributing countries to sign bilateral security agreements that would keep foreign forces in the country after the African Union’s current stabilization mission winds down, officials familiar with the talks said Wednesday. The proposal, still under discussion in Mogadishu, would shift selected contingents from the AU framework to direct arrangements […]
Somalia’s federal government is pressing regional troop-contributing countries to sign bilateral security agreements that would keep foreign forces in the country after the African Union’s current stabilization mission winds down, officials familiar with the talks said Wednesday.
The proposal, still under discussion in Mogadishu, would shift selected contingents from the AU framework to direct arrangements with the Somali government beyond December 2026, when the mission’s mandate expires.
The push comes as Washington’s decision to end financial support for Somalia’s AU-backed mission threatens to leave thousands of foreign troops without pay, a scenario officials fear could trigger mass withdrawals and open the door for al-Shabaab to regain ground.
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