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Somalia renews call for sustainable funding of AU peace mission
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Saturday July 5, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) 鈥 Somali government has reiterated its
appeal for stronger international backing of the African Union Transition
Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), urging both sustained financial support and
long-term funding solutions critical to the country鈥檚 stabilization.
Speaking during a virtual ministerial session of the African
Union Peace and Security Council, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali
Mohamed Omar emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated AUSSOM Financing
Conference. He proposed that a partner nation from the Gulf region could host
the event to help create sustainable funding frameworks and promote transparent
financial oversight.
鈥淲e are calling on all African Union member states to
contribute more significantly through the AU Peace Fund,鈥 said Omar. 鈥淕reater
African ownership will not only inspire international confidence but also
ensure the success of AUSSOM鈥攃urrently the largest peace operation on the
continent.鈥
Despite the operational importance of AUSSOM, the United
Nations is still seeking an additional $41.6 million in extra-budgetary
contributions to maintain the mission. The need comes amid continued threats
from al-Shabaab militants and Somalia鈥檚 fragile political environment.
AUSSOM鈥檚 initial annual budget was projected at $190.2
million. However, the decision to maintain the current troop reimbursement rate
of $828 per soldier per month鈥攔ather than increasing it to $1,000鈥攔educed the
revised budget to $166.5 million.
Minister Omar also conveyed Somalia鈥檚 condolences following
the death of five Ugandan peacekeepers in a helicopter crash in Mogadishu on
July 2. He extended sympathy to the victims鈥 families, the government of
Uganda, and the wider AUSSOM community.
鈥淭heir sacrifice will not be forgotten,鈥 Omar said.
AUSSOM replaced ATMIS mission in 2025 as part of a
restructured plan to gradually transition security responsibilities to Somali
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