Djibouti: Egypt and Djibouti Pledge Support to New AU Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia

Addis Ababa — In a significant development for regional stability efforts, Egypt and Djibouti have offered to contribute to a fresh African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

This new mission, known as the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), is set to replace the current African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) by January 2025.

The AU’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) endorsed the formation of AUSSOM during its meeting on August 1, 2024. The…