Renaming of AU mission in Somalia offers little new support or change in mandate in fight against al-Shabaab

[Deeq A.]

The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has supported that country’s government in the fight against al-Shabaab for the past 15 years. The operation was due to end in December 2021, and agreement has finally been reached on what appears to be simply a name change and extension of the existing mandate.

Source: Hiiraan Online