The United States will cease providing logistical support to the United Nations mission battling Al-Shabaab in Somalia after 2026, a move that significantly impacts the African Union's efforts.

• The U.S. has contributed nearly Ksh260 billion to the mission.
• Key players include the United States, the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), and the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
• The decision stems from the U.S. government's frustration with slow progress in defeating Al-Shabaab and Somalia's failure to build sustainable security institutions.