117 police officers commence pre-deployment assessment for Somalia mission

A total of 117 officers from the Uganda Police Force, including 32 women, have commenced pre-deployment assessment tests in preparation for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This is to ensure that the deployment aligns with AU standards and objectives. The assessments include reading comprehension, report writing, driving, and shooting skills.

AUSSOM operational in Somalia

defenceweb.co.za - 06/Jan 10:16

As of 1 January, African Union (AU) efforts to bring peace to Somalia changed names for the third time in 18 years. What is now AUSSOM (AU Support and...

New Year Message from the African Union Special Representative for Somalia

africannewspage.net - 06/Jan 11:10

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 06 January 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On behalf of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia...

Burundi exits Somalia peacekeeping mission over disagreements on troop allocations

hiiraan.com - 30/12/2024 05:35

Mogadishu (HOL) — Burundi, a major contributor to African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia for 17 years, announced on Sunday that it will not...

Burundi accuses Somalia of betrayal over AUSSOM exclusion

hiiraan.com - 31/12/2024 07:32

Mogadishu (HOL) — Burundi has accused Somalia of betrayal and ingratitude after being excluded from the list of countries permitted to contribute...

AUSSOM takes over security operations in Somalia

hiiraan.com - 01/Jan 13:52

A new Africa Union (AU) mission took the helm in Somalia on New Year’s Day despite uncertainty over the final list of countries contributing troops.

Somalia asserts sovereignty as UN approves AUSSOM mission

hiiraan.com - 28/12/2024 06:12

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking...