Somalia asserts sovereignty as UN approves AUSSOM mission

Saturday December 28, 2024 Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a shift in Somalia's security landscape as the country takes greater control …

Somalia defeats South Sudan in penalty shootout to claim third place in CECAFA U-17

Saturday December 28, 2024 Somalia's U-17 football team lines up proudly during the national anthem ahead of their dramatic third-place victory in the CECAFA U-17 AFCON qualifiers.  KAMPALA, Uganda —  Somalia’s U-17 football team celebrated a dramatic …

Rotana to open Somalia’s first five-star hotel

Saturday December 28, 2024 Premier Bank CEO Jibril Hassan Mohamed and Rotana executives sign the agreement for the development of Mogadishu Rotana, Somalia's first five-star hotel. SUPPLIED Mogadishu (HOL) — Rotana, the internationally renowned hotel …

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Security Council authorizes new AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to authorize the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) from Jan. 1, 2025. In the resolution, approved by 14 of the council's 15 …

UN approves new AU force to take on al-Shabab in Somalia

UNITED NATIONS —  The U.N. Security Council on Friday gave the green light to a new African Union force in Somalia that is meant to take on the Islamist armed group al-Shabab, with the soldiers due to deploy in January. The resolution was adopted by 14 of …

UN Security Council gives mandate for new mission in Somalia

The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a draft resolution to establish the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The 15-member Council adopted the UK-led draft resolution with 14 votes in favor, and the US abstaining. The …

Tanzania, Somalia sign agreement to resume direct flights

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Somalia have taken a significant step in deepening their bilateral relations with the signing of a series of agreements, including the resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The landmark deal was part of a …

UN Security Council green-lights mandate for new Somalia mission

The draft text authorises Africa Union (AU) members to deploy up to 12,626 uniformed personnel, including 1,040 police personnel, to AUSSOM until 30 June 2025, and to complete by this date the realignment of all AU troops from ATMIS to AUSSOM.

UN Security Council authorizes new Somalia peacekeeping mission

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council authorized an African Union stabilisation and support mission in Somalia – known as AUSSOM – on Friday that will replace a larger AU anti-terrorism operation from Jan. 1, 2025. Somalia’s security has …