Egypt to Deploy Troops in Somalia Under Bilateral Deal Ahead of Aussom Integration

Addis Abeba — Egypt is preparing to deploy troops to Somalia under a bilateral military cooperation agreement before transferring approximately 1,000 personnel into the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), raising concerns over operational coordination and command structures.

According to The East African report on 25 October, the initial deployment is expected to comprise a brigade-sized battle group with support elements in Middle Shabelle, north of Mogadishu. A…