By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Somalia, 2 July 2026 – The European Union said it has concluded consultations in Mogadishu on the implementation of a 75 million euro ($81 million) support package for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
The meetings brought together representatives from AUSSOM, the Somali government and international partners to discuss how the financial support should be implemented and prioritized.
In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday, the EU said the consultations were aimed at refining implementation modalities and priority areas for the 75 million euro package, which was previously approved under the European Peace Facility (EPF).
The funding was formally approved in April and is intended to reimburse costs incurred by AUSSOM during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
The package is expected to cover troop allowances, non-lethal equipment and operational support linked to the mission.
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The funding is expected to help sustain AUSSOM operations and support broader efforts to strengthen security in Somalia, as the country faces persistent security challenges and a gradual transition in security responsibilities.
AUSSOM, which replaced the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), plays a central role in supporting Somalia’s security stabilization efforts, including operations against Al Shabaab.
The European Peace Facility is the EU’s main instrument for supporting peace support operations, stabilization efforts and security capacity building in conflict-affected countries.
Somalia remains one of the largest beneficiaries of the mechanism, with the EU continuing to serve as the biggest financial backer of African Union missions in the country since 2007.
The latest package brings the EU’s total support for African Union missions in Somalia to nearly 2.8 billion euros since 2007.