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Warkasta is tracking African Union across 16 reports from 6 sources. Recent coverage touches Somalia, AU mission (AUSSOM), and United Nations, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.
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- AUSSOM commander meets Hirshabelle leader amid tensions with Hiiraan region authorities
- Suudaan oo dacwado ka dhan ah Itoobiya u gudbisay Qaramada Midoobay iyo Midowga Afrika
- UN mission in Somalia closes after three decades
- Uganda oo Soomaaliya u soo dirtay ciidamo cusub xilli ay shalay la baxday ciidan kale
- Uganda oo billowday in ay ciidamadeeda kala baxdo Soomaaliya kadib 20 sano
- AU troops to leave 4 bases in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle
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AUSSOM commander meets Hirshabelle leader amid tensions with Hiiraan region authorities
The commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Sector 5, Brig. Gen. Michel Ndenzako, met with Hirshabelle State President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe in Jowhar on Sunday, with talks focusing on security coordination and information sharing.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Sudan has submitted complaints against Ethiopia to the United Nations and the African Union
The government of Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing the RSF forces to launch drone attacks from its territory, while Addis Ababa has previously denied supporting that group. Khartoum has stated that it has submitted complaints against Ethiopia, which it has forwarded to the United Nations Security Council and the Council...
SOTranslatedShabelle Media2 min read
UN mission in Somalia closes after three decades
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) ceased operations on Saturday, ending more than three decades of UN missions in the country at the Somali government’s request. The closure completes a two-year transition under Security Council resolutions 2753 (2024) and 2809 (2025), the United Nations said in a statement from…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Uganda sends new troops to Somalia after withdrawing another contingent yesterday
The Ugandan government has sent new troops from its military to Somalia, who will participate in the African Union mission for Support and Stabilization of Somalia, commonly known by its acronym (AUSSOM). Before these troops were deployed to Somalia, they were given training on military ethics, law enforcement...
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online2 min read
The United Nations promises to continue supporting Somalia after the closure of UNTMIS
New York – The United Nations (UN) has promised to continue its support for Somalia, utilizing its agencies, funds, and programs operating in the country, following the conclusion of its temporary mission in Somalia. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the UN will maintain its presence in Somalia, and
SOTranslatedShabelle Media2 min read
UN to continue supporting Somalia after closure of transitional mission
The United Nations (UN) has pledged to continue supporting Somalia through its agencies and international partners following the closure of its transitional mission in the country. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the organisation would maintain its presence in Somalia through its resident agencies, funds and programmes, working with the country’s authorities…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Uganda begins withdrawal of its troops from Somalia after 20 years
Uganda has begun to withdraw its troops from Somalia, after nearly twenty years of participating in African Union military operations, as stated on Thursday by the commander of the country's forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Muhoozi mentioned in a post he shared on his X platform on October 29 that his troops have started to take responsibility...
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online3 min read
AU troops to leave 4 bases in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle
African Union peacekeepers will withdraw from four forward operating bases in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region next week as the mission scales back under severe financial strain, local media reported on Thursday. The pullback follows Washington’s agreement to extend support for the mission by a year, until December 2027, after it threatened in…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian1 min read
Somalia and the African Union Discuss Security Achievements
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Hamza Aden Haadoow, met in Addis Ababa with Bankole Adeoye, the African Union official responsible for political affairs, peace, and security. The meeting focused on safeguarding the security achievements in Somalia and strengthening cooperation.
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia and African Union Discuss Security Gains and Continued Cooperation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somalia’s permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with the African Union’s commissioner for political affairs, peace and security to discuss preserving security gains in Somalia and strengthening cooperation between the two sides. Hamza Adan Hadow, permanent secretary at Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa Ethiopia, October 28, 2026, The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Aadan Haadoow, met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission responsible for Affairs…
SOTranslatedHiiraanweyn1 min read
African Union calls for unconditional lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe
Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has once again called for the immediate and unconditional lifting of unilateral sanctions imposed on institutions and individuals from the Republic of Zimbabwe. The Chairperson expressed strong concern about the negative impact these sanctions have had on social progress...
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
FESOJ Calls on Somali Government to Join Malabo Convention to Protect Digital Rights and Press Freedom
The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) calls on the Federal Government of Somalia to take concrete steps towards accession to the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection, commonly known as the Malabo Convention, to strengthen digital rights, protect journalists and promote accountability in Somalia’s evolving digital…
ENOriginalHiiraanweyn2 min read
Somalia: Ethiopia Blamed for Role in Southwest State Conflict
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A deepening security controversy is unfolding across southern Somalia following reports that Ethiopian military forces have withdrawn from key strategic towns in the Bay and Bakool regions, leaving security vacuums that Al-Shabaab militants have rapidly exploited. The developments, which have intensified regional tensions and drawn scrutiny from international donors, center on
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
The Head of AUSSOM and the UK Ambassador Discuss Security in Somalia and Support for the African Union Mission
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene “Boly”, held a meeting today with the Ambassador...
SOTranslatedGoobjoog Somali1 min read
African Union Issues Statement on the Death of 109 Migrants After Boat Capsized off the Coast of Djibouti
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expressed deep sorrow over the death of 109 migrants, including children, after the boat they were on capsized off the coast of Djibouti.
SOTranslatedGoobjoog Somali2 min read