Egypt sends troops to Somalia ahead of AUSSOM deployment

The AU PSC had also confirmed that Djibouti had also offered to send troops to the mission that begins its operations in January 2025.

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AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops

The council expressed concerns that the full implementation of phase three drawdown could lead to capability gaps that may have significant implications for the security of Somalia and the wider region.