Egypt, Somalia to Discuss Troop Contributions for AU Mission

Cairo — In an effort to bolster the fight against Islamist insurgents, Somalia will engage in talks with Egypt next week to discuss potential troop contributions to the African Union’s mission in the region, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Scheduled for January 15 to 17 in Cairo, these talks follow a recent statement from Egypt’s Foreign Minister expressing readiness to supply forces to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM) at Somalia’s behest.

Somalia, in a notable…