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African Union Reaffirms Support for Somali-Led Peace Process

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The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, emphasized the African Union's (AU) commitment to enhancing peace, security, and stabilization efforts in Somalia. Ambassador Diene's visit to South West State's Baidoa city marked his fourth tour of AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) sectors. He praised the ongoing joint military operations between AUSSOM and Somali Security Forces (SSF) in the Shabelle region and acknowledged the progress made in defeating Al-Shabaab.

Key Takeaways:

  • The African Union reaffirms its support for the Somali-led peace process, recognizing the progress made by joint military operations between AUSSOM and SSF.
  • Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene highlighted the liberation of strategic Barire town and Sabid-Anole villages as significant milestones in Somalia's efforts to defeat Al-Shabaab.
  • The SRCC praised the strong collaboration among key regional and international partners, including AUSSOM, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
  • Sector 3 Commander, Brigadier General Teklu Hurisa Janka, expressed satisfaction with the briefing provided to the SRCC on the sector's status and operations of the Ethiopian Contingent.
  • Ambassador Diene emphasized the need to explore ways to support AUSSOM troops, who have shared their challenges with the SRCC.

Statistics:

  • AUSSOM troops have liberated strategic Barire town and Sabid-Anole villages in their efforts to defeat Al-Shabaab.
  • The SRCC has made four visits to AUSSOM sectors, including Sector 3, where he was briefed on the sector's status and operations.
  • The Ghanaian Formed Police Unit Contingent has been serving under AUSSOM for an unspecified duration to maintain peace and security in the region.
  • AUSSOM has collaborated with the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in peacebuilding and stabilization efforts.

Sources:

  • [M2 PRESSWIRE-August 21, 2025-: The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) reaffirms African Union (AU) support for Somali-led peace process]
  • Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

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