African Union Mission in Somalia in Question after US Funding to End The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has been a cornerstone of efforts to stabilize one of Africa's most troubled regions.
With its mandate to combat Al Shabab, the mission was intended to strengthen Somalia's fragile government and restore order to war torn territories.
However, this week's announcement that the United States will withdraw its funding for AUSSOM by year end has thrown the entire operation into question.