- $8 (£6) million to UNSOS to bolster non-lethal support for
Somali forces
- $22 (£16.5) million to AUSSOM to sustain AU-led security
efforts
- This funding reaffirms the UK's enduring commitment to
Somalia's stability
The United Kingdom has announced over $30 (£22.5) million in
funding to support Somalia's security transition. This includes
$8 (£6) million to the United Nations Support Office in Somalia
(UNSOS) and $22 (£16.5) million to the African Union Support to
Somalia (AUSSOM), the AU's peace support operation.
The commitment reflects the UK's continued role as a reliable
partner to Somalia and the wider region, working in close
coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the African
Union, the United Nations, and a broad range of Troop and Police
Contributing Countries.
Vital support to Somali forces through UNSOS
The UK's $8 (£6) million contribution to UNSOS will ensure Somali
Security Forces continue to receive essential non-lethal support,
including food rations, tents, medical supplies, and casualty
evacuation (casevac). This logistical assistance plays a vital
role in enabling Somali forces to conduct joint or coordinated
operations with AUSSOM.
UNSOS currently supports 18,900 Somali National Army and Police
personnel across the country. This latest contribution brings the
UK's total support to UNSOS to over $58 (£46) million since 2021.
Backing AU-led security through AUSSOM
The UK has also committed $22 (£16.5) million to AUSSOM,
reinforcing Somalia's transition to Somali-led security
arrangements. AUSSOM plays a central role in supporting Somali
and AU partners to address threats from al-Shabaab, stabilise
newly recovered areas, and help reduce the drivers of regional
insecurity.
The UK alongside the Federal Government of Somalia, the African
Union, and the UN co-hosted an AUSSOM Donor Conference. This
event, held in the margins of the UN General Assembly, was
attended by a broad range of partners and demonstrates the
importance that the international community attaches to Somalia's
security and stability.
Since 2021, the UK has contributed nearly $140 (£102.5) million
to AUSSOM and its predecessor missions, demonstrating its
commitment to multilateral efforts supporting Somalia's long-term
security.
Minister for Development, , said:
The UK has been a committed partner to Somalia for over a decade,
recognising that its security is vital to regional stability and
prosperity.
Today, we're continuing our support through a vital contribution
to AUSSOM, reinforcing our investment in a future where trade
thrives, communities flourish, and terrorism no longer threatens
everyday life.
This announcement reflects the UK's broader commitment to
African-led peace efforts, and we remain dedicated to working
with regional partners to tackle shared security challenges.
African-led solutions, backed by global partners, work, and the
UK is proud to be supporting these.
Note to Editors
Since 2021, the UK has contributed:
- Over $58 (£46) million to UNSOS, supporting non-lethal
logistical support to Somali Security Forces
- Nearly $140 million (£102.5) to AUSSOM and its predecessor
missions, supporting the reimbursement of African Union troops
UNSOS delivers vital support including rations, tents, medevac,
and logistics to the Somali Security Forces
AUSSOM is the African Union's peace support mission to Somalia,
supporting Somali-led security transition in line with UN
Security Council Resolution 2741
