MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – The United Nations Security Council is expected to renew the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) before it expires at the end of December.
The Council will also review the renewal of Security Council sanctions regime 2713 on Al-Shabaab—including the maritime arms embargo—which is set to expire on December 13.
This decision is linked to the mandate period of the Panel of Experts supporting the 2713 Sanctions Committee, whose term is scheduled to end on January 13, 2026.
These developments come at a time when AUSSOM is facing significant funding challenges that are affecting both the mission’s operations and those of the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).
The financial constraints pose serious risks to ongoing security and stabilization efforts in the country. The African Union has recently urged the international community to urgently ensure predictable and sustainable funding so that AUSSOM personnel receive their salaries, logistical support, and operational resources.
AU officials have warned that continued funding shortages could undermine hard-won gains in the fight against Al-Shabaab and jeopardize the safety of areas already recovered from the group, putting the security of Somali communities at risk.
Countries supporting AUSSOM have been encouraged to increase their financial contributions to ensure that the mission remains unified, effective, and capable of helping Somalia achieve lasting peace.