The U.N. Security Council, which authorized the new mission called the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, gave it a mandate to reduce the threat posed by al-Shabab, support the capacity building of Somali security forces, and conduct a phased handover of security responsibilities to the Somali government. The mission's mandate runs through the end of 2024. 
Khonsolo ya chitetezo ya U.N yomwe inapereka chilolezo kwa African Union Transition Mission ku Somalia, yapereka ulamulilo kuti ziopsezo za al-Shabab zichepe, kuthandiza kukuza chiwerengero cha asilikari a ku Somali ndi kupereka udindo wa chitetezo mmanja mwa boma la Somali. Izi zili choncho mpaka kumapeto kwa chaka cha 2024.