Somalia is reviewing its decision to withdraw Ethiopian troops from the African Union Mission, peacekeeping mission which shows a major change in diplomacy between the two countries.
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Ethiopia’s Minister of Défense Aisha Mohamed, who arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday, spoke about Ethiopia’s participation in the African Union Stabilization and Support Mission (AUSSOM).
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Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to peace in the region and agreed on cooperative measures to support the AUSSOM mission.
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According to a report published by Bloomberg on January 2, 2025, diplomats warned that Ethiopia’s exclusion from the operation could worsen the tension between neighbouring countries, as Ethiopia faces increasing threats from Al-Shabab.
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Diplomats have said that the possibility of Ethiopia being removed from the peacekeeping mission in Somalia could lead to the possibility that the tension will increase, as Ethiopia is still a target of attacks from Al-Shabab.
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On December 27, the United Nations Security Council renewed the mandate of the mission, although they are still facing challenges in obtaining funds for peacekeeping operations.