consultations à huis clos sur la Mission de soutien et de stabilisation de l’UA en Somalie
Summary of UN Security Council Consultation on AUSSOM
Overview
On Monday, the UN Security Council convened for private consultations regarding the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This meeting was requested by Somalia, a current elected member of the Council for the term 2025-2026, and the United Kingdom, which is the Council’s penholder on Somali issues.
Context and Framework
The discussion centers on financing mechanisms for AUSSOM, following the approval of UN resolution 2767 on December 27, 2024. This resolution endorsed the African Union Peace and Security Council’s (AUPSC) decision to transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to AUSSOM. Members of the African Union (AU) were authorized to undertake necessary actions to support this transition for an initial period of 12 months, starting January 1.
Additionally, the resolution instructed the UN Secretary-General to implement a funding framework established by resolution 2719 from December 21, 2023. This framework allows UN statutory contributions to cover up to 75% of AUSSOM’s budget, contingent upon the Security Council’s confirmation of this funding request by May 15.
Financial Challenges
The discussions highlighted a critical point regarding AUSSOM’s financial situation. The mission faces significant funding shortages amid an evolving security landscape, particularly with the terrorist group Al-Shabaab posing a continual threat to Somalia and the surrounding region.
A report from the Secretary-General dated May 7 indicated that AUSSOM had only received limited financial contributions thus far. The uncertainty surrounding its funding mechanisms, compounded by a generally challenging financial context, has hampered efforts to secure additional support for the mission.
Conclusion
The consultations reflect the complex interplay between political decision-making and financial realities in supporting peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. With ongoing threats from extremist groups and a pressing need for stabilization, the outcome of these discussions may significantly influence the region’s security dynamics in the coming months.
