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African Union Appoints Ambassador Mouktar Osman Karie as New Deputy Head of AUSSOM

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Ambassador Mouktar Osman Karie, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in peace and security across Africa, has been appointed as the new Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia and Deputy Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Karie's appointment reinforces the AU's leadership presence in Somalia and brings a wealth of experience in strategic engagement, peacebuilding, and regional security cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ambassador Mouktar Osman Karie has assumed duty as the newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia and Deputy Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
  • Karie brings extensive diplomatic and political experience in peace and security across Africa, having worked in various senior roles within the African Union Commission, including Regional Desk Coordinator for West Africa.
  • He has contributed to the design and coordination of regional security cooperation frameworks in the Sahel and Horn of Africa, and has supported AU diplomatic engagements in Libya and the Sahel.
  • Karie is fluent in French, Arabic, and English, and has represented AU leadership in several high-level international forums.
  • His appointment is expected to strengthen the African Union's commitment to advancing peace, stability, and state-building efforts in Somalia.

Statistics:

  • AUSSOM has been operating in Somalia since 2017, with the mission's primary objective being to stabilize the region and support the Somali government in maintaining security and order.
  • The mission has a troop strength of approximately 3,700 personnel from various African countries, with a mandate to support the Somali government in executing its security and state-building objectives.
  • In 2020, the AU and Somalia signed a renewed Partnership Agreements, which aims to strengthen their partnership in a range of areas including peace and security, economic development, and humanitarian assistance.

Sources:

  • M2 PRESSWIRE, "African Union Appoints Ambassador Mouktar Osman Karie as the New Deputy Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)" (July 28, 2025)
  • M2 Communications, "M2 PressWIRE" (Accessed July 28, 2025, available at http://www.m2.co.uk)

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