African Union
Continental union of African states
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| February 25 2025 | Somali federal government and African Union finalize troop distribution for AUSSOM, agreeing to deploy 11,900 personnel from various countries including Uganda (4,500 troops), Ethiopia (2,500), Djibouti (1,520), Kenya (1,410), and Egypt (1,091). |
| February 15 2025 | Mahamoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti was elected as the African Union Commission Chairperson in the seventh round of voting, receiving 33 votes. |
| January 2025 | Planned replacement of Ethiopian troops by Egyptian Armed Forces in Somalia, including deployment of weapons such as armored vehicles, artillery, radars, and drones. |
| January 1 2025 | African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officially launched, succeeding ATMIS, with Mohamed El Amine appointed as the mission's head. |
| 2024 | Rising tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, along with financial constraints, complicate the mission's transition. |
| 2024 | H.E Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, became the APR Forum Chairperson for the 2024-2026 term. |
| 2024 | ATMIS mission concluded its operational period. |
| 2024 | Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius endorses Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission Chairperson election |
| December 31 2024 | Planned withdrawal of ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia). |
| December 27 2024 | At a UN Security Council meeting, the Somali government effectively bars Ethiopian participation in AUSSOM, though subsequent statements suggest the decision is not final. |
| December 27 2024 | United Nations Security Council approves Resolution 2767 for the deployment of AUSSOM, effective 1 January 2025. |
| December 13 2024 | Mjadala Afrika ('African debate') took place, featuring the three candidates for the African Union Commission Chairperson election. The televised debate allowed candidates to present their visions for the continent, discuss global representation, economic strategies, and continental challenges. |
| December 11 2024 | With Turkey's mediation, Ethiopia and Somalia reach an agreement to ease diplomatic tensions surrounding potential AUSSOM participation. |
| August 2024 | Somali government announces that Egyptian Armed Forces will replace Ethiopian troops deployed under ATMIS in January 2025. |
| August 6 2024 | Nominations for the African Union Commission Chairperson closed, setting the stage for the upcoming election. |
| August 1 2024 | The African Union's Peace and Security Council approves the creation of AUSSOM (African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia). |
| July 20 2024 | ATMIS launched an investigation into the civilian shooting incident, responding to public calls for transparency, accountability, and civilian protection. |
| July 17 2024 | A fatal shooting of civilians occurred in Buulo Mareer town, Lower Shabelle region, resulting in two civilian deaths and one injury. |
| February 6 2024 | The Central African Republic (CAR) acceded to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) during the 33rd APR Forum, bringing the total membership to 44 African Union member states. |
| 2023 | Original target year for establishing the African Economic Community with a single currency. |
| 2023 | Completed the third Biennial Africa Governance Report (AGR2023) on unconstitutional changes of government. |
| September 5 2023 | In response to the Gabonese coup d'état, ECCAS condemned the military use of force, suspended Gabon's membership, and moved its headquarters from Libreville to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. |
| March 2 2023 | Hillary Sao Kanu appointed as Commissioner of Police of ATMIS, with objectives to maintain security and stability, train local police force, and provide equipment. |
| 2022 | AMISOM peacekeeping operations conclude after 15 years of mission activity. |
| 2022 | The African Union expanded to 55 members, with ongoing discussions about a potential common currency. |
| December 2022 | First planned reduction of troops to ease the transition of the peacekeeping mission. |
| April 1 2022 | AMISOM is replaced by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. |
| March 2022 | The African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), which had been operating for 14 years, officially concluded its mission and was replaced by the Somali-led African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). |
| February 2022 | Col. Hassan Jama Farah became the incumbent Sector 4 Commander, with Col. Yeshiwas Kerbet as Deputy Commander |
| February 2022 | Col. Abdullahi Muse Omar became the incumbent Djibouti Contingent Commander |
| February 24 2022 | Brig. Gen. Jattani Gula becomes the incumbent commander of Kenyan Contingent/Sector 2, succeeding Brig. Gen. Jeff Nyagah |
| February 24 2022 | Brig. Gen. Jeff Nyagah takes command of Kenyan Contingent/Sector 2 |
| 2021 | Passport implementation rollout was further postponed into this year. |
| 2021 | Completed the second Biennial Africa Governance Report (AGR2021) continuing the assessment of governance challenges. |
| December 21 2021 | United Nations Security Council reauthorizes AMISOM in Somalia for three months, with the mandate running until 31 March 2022. |
| December 11 2021 | Al-Shabaab militants carried out an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack on African Union peacekeepers near Buurane and Mahaday towns in the Middle Shabelle region, resulting in the deaths of four Burundian soldiers. |
| June 30 2021 | Completion of full withdrawal of UNAMID peacekeeping mission from the Darfur region. |
| May 2021 | 55th and 56th Battalions concluded their extended tour in May, following the COVID-19 pandemic extension. |
| May 2021 | Brig. Gen. Bob Paciesky Ogik from Uganda became the incumbent Force Chief of Staff for AMISOM. |
| April 2021 | New AFCAC constitution took effect, with states that had not ratified it potentially losing their membership. |
| March 2021 | Maj. Gen. William Kitsao Shume from Kenya becomes Deputy Force Commander (Operations & Plans) |
| January 2021 | Col. Abdirahman Riyale Hared became the incumbent Sector 4 Commander |
| January 2021 | Maj. Gen. Gerbi Kebede Regassa from Ethiopia becomes Deputy Force Commander (Support & Logistics) |
| 2020 | Renewed Western Saharan clashes begin, continuing the long-standing conflict with Morocco. |
| 2020 | Originally planned rollout and implementation of the passport at borders worldwide was delayed. |
| 2020 | Originally targeted year for the African Central Bank's creation, as proposed in the 1999 Sirte Declaration, though this timeline was not met. |
| December 31 2020 | Official end of UNAMID's operational mandate as per UN Security Council Resolution 2559. |
| December 22 2020 | UN Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 2559 to end the UNAMID mandate, with full withdrawal to be completed by 30 June 2021. |
| September 2020 | Maj. Gen. George Owinow from Kenya becomes Deputy Force Commander (Support & Logistics) |
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