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The Somalian government and the African Union finalize the troop distribution for the new peacekeeping

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia — The Somalian government and the African Union finalize the troop distribution for the new peacekeeping mission AUSSOM, resolving prior disputes with Ethiopia and later Burundi. Th

Published February 26, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.

The Somalian government and the African Union finalize the troop distribution for the new peacekeeping mission AUSSOM, resolving prior disputes with Ethiopia and later Burundi. The mission will deploy 11,900 personnel, including soldiers, police, and civilian staff. Under the agreement, Uganda will contribute 4,500 troops, followed by Ethiopia with 2,500, Djibouti with 1,520, Kenya with 1,410, and Egypt with 1,091. [https://www.voanews.com/a/au-somalia-agree-on-troop-numbers-for-new-mission/7987913.html (VOA)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-26).