AUC Chairperson addressed the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC)

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today addressed the AU Peace and Security Council's (PSC) informal consultation on the future of the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in #Somalia (AUSSOM) this afternoon, underscoring that the mission's future should be guided by clear strategic objectives.

He called for strengthened support for AUSSOM to reinforce African ownership of peace and security & advance sustainable financing for African-led peace support operations.

Mr. Youssouf stressed that honouring the sacrifices of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) requires safeguarding the gains achieved in Somalia through a mission that is sustainable, adaptable, & fit for purpose.

The Chairperson also urged the accelerated operationalisation of the AU Peace Fund, implementation of the 0.2 per cent levy, & increased Member State contributions.

Today's session was chaired by the Republic of Uganda, the Chair of the PSC for the month of July.

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