EU Plans AUSSOM Funding Return in 2026

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The European Union is expected to announce renewed funding for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia in early 2026, following a two-year pause in direct financial support. EU officials said funding details will be confirmed once member states reach an agreement. The move could restore the EU as AUSSOM’s primary financier, easing budget shortfalls and improving funding predictability for Somalia’s security and economic stabilisation efforts.