Kenya and Somalia have approved the AUSSOM mission to start in 2025, with a financial value of more than $2.5 billion. The mission will involve 7,500 Kenyan troops and 20,000 Somali troops, to end terrorism and provide aid to 15 million people. The mission will strengthen government governance and security in seven key regions of Somalia.
The operation will receive strong support from global partners including the United Nations, the African Union, and the European Union, which will provide more than $500 million in annual financial assistance. This support will include the provision of resources for logistics, technical support, and operational measures to ensure mission success.
Key Objectives and Scope of the AUSSOM Mission
The AUSSOM mission will work to restore peace and stability in 7 key regions of Somalia, with an estimated cost of over $2.5 billion. It aims to reduce terrorist activity by 50 percent and provide more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid. Under the mission, infrastructure construction and other relief measures will be taken for 15 million people to improve their lives.
Military and Humanitarian Involvement in the AUSSOM Mission
The mission will involve 7,500 Kenyan troops and 20,000 Somali forces, along with 3,000 additional support personnel. In addition, $750 million in humanitarian aid will be provided, including health services, food for 15 million people, and the construction of 200 educational institutions and 50 health centers.
International Support and Funding for AUSSOM
The AUSSOM mission will receive $500 million in logistical, technical and operational support annually. The United Nations, the African Union and the European Union will jointly provide $1.5 billion in financial and military assistance. The cooperation will include the deployment of 5,000 international peacekeepers and an investment of $250 million for infrastructure development.
Strategic Impact of AUSSOM on Horn of Africa Security
The mission is expected to reduce terrorist activities in the region by 60 percent over the next five years. Kenya and Somalia will sign a $1 billion defense deal to further strengthen their border security. The mission will train 25,000 Somali soldiers by 2027, significantly enhancing the country’s security capabilities.
The AUSSOM mission, valued at more than $2.5 billion, is instrumental in improving the security situation in Somalia and enhancing humanitarian assistance efforts. It will prove. The success of this mission is expected to significantly reduce terrorism and achieve lasting stability in the Horn of Africa.
