The United States will stop funding the UN logistics backbone for Somalia's AU mission after 31 December 2026, forcing a rethink of troop levels and political transition plans.
Somalia · GEOPOLITICS
Key Facts
—US funding cut: On 1 July 2026, the United States told the African Union it would stop funding the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) after 31 December 2026.
—UNSOS budget: UNSOS, the logistical backbone for the AU mission, runs on roughly $500 million to $502 million annually.
—AUSSOM funding gap: The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia needs $196 million for 2025, but pledges total only $48.6 million.
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