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ATMIS

ATMIS was the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia — a peace support mission, not a membership organization. It ended on 31 December 2024 and was succeeded by AUSSOM.

Last updated: October 2026

About the mission

FieldDetail
Full nameAfrican Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
MandatePeace support mission mandated to support Somalia's security transition, reduce the threat from Al-Shabaab, and hand security responsibility to Somali forces.
LocationSomalia
StatusEnded 31 December 2024
SuccessorAfrican Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), from 1 January 2025 under UN Security Council Resolution 2767 (2024)

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ATMIS was the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, a peace support mission — not a membership organization, so it has no member countries. It ended on 31 December 2024 and was succeeded by AUSSOM on 1 January 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What was ATMIS?

ATMIS was the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, a peace support mission mandated to support Somalia's security transition, reduce the threat from Al-Shabaab, and hand security responsibility to Somali forces. It was not a membership organization.

What replaced ATMIS?

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) succeeded ATMIS on 1 January 2025, under UN Security Council Resolution 2767 (2024).