As Somalia prepares for the withdrawal of African Union troops in December, U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley expressed confidence in the country's ability to manage its own security, post-AU mission. He highlighted ongoing military operations against al-Shabab, with Somali forces showing improvement despite setbacks. Concurrently, Somalia is striving to improve maternal and newborn health, having initiated a resolution at the recent World Health Assembly, with a call for accelerated action to meet Sustainable Development Goals. The country's health sector faces significant challenges, including high maternal and neonatal mortality rates exacerbated by years of instability. Additionally, the UN support office model in Somalia has proven vital for AU missions, demonstrating the need for shared responsibilities among partners to ensure effective peace operations. This model may serve as a template for future non-UN-led peace operations globally.