International
Washington Pushes to End UN Support for AU Mission in Somalia
The United States Mission to the African Union (USAU) announced Washington's intent to cease funding for the United Nations' logistical and operational support to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) beyond December 2026. This decision, conveyed in a diplomatic note to the AU Commission, signals a significant shift in international support for Somalia's security efforts.
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