Uganda has convened a high-level regional summit to discuss the future of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) as its current mandate approaches its expiration in December 2026.
The three-day meeting brings together leaders and senior officials from Burundi, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda, alongside representatives of the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
The summit aims to strengthen Somalia's stabilization efforts and develop a roadmap for the transition of security responsibilities to Somali forces. Discussions are expected to focus on the mission's long-term financing, troop deployment, and post-2026 transition strategy.
Since its deployment, AUSSOM has supported Somali security forces in operations against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, helping reclaim strategic territories and restore essential services in several communities. Somali authorities say government forces have eliminated senior militant commanders and regained control of key areas over the past year.
Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace and security across the region, emphasizing continued cooperation with the AU, UN, IGAD, and international partners.
Türkiye has also expanded its role in Somalia through security cooperation and diplomatic engagement. Since early July, Ankara has facilitated dialogue between Somalia's federal government and opposition groups to ease political tensions ahead of the country's next phase of state-building and security reforms.
The outcome of the Kampala summit is expected to guide the African Union's future security engagement in Somalia and inform recommendations to both the AU Peace and Security Council and the UN Security Council.
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