Foreign and Defence Ministers from AUSSOM Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) joined senior officials from key international partners, including the African Union (AU), United Nations (UN), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and United States (US), for a pivotal round of high-level discussions on Thursday.
The closed-door meeting, held ahead of Friday’s Heads of State summit, focused on finalizing strategies to mobilize critical financial and logistical support for the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). With regional security challenges escalating, the mission is seen as a vital stabilizing force, requiring robust international backing to ensure operational readiness.
Diplomatic sources indicate that the talks addressed funding gaps, troop deployments, and long-term sustainability plans, with participating nations reaffirming their commitment to the mission’s success. Tomorrow’s summit is expected to yield concrete pledges, reinforcing global and regional cooperation in addressing security threats in the Horn of Africa and beyond.