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How will Egypt's AUSSOM involvement affect regional dynamics by December 31, 2025?
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Egypt Joins African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia, Sending Troops to AUSSOM Following Meeting in Cairo
Dec 23, 2024, 05:14 PM
Egypt has confirmed its involvement in the African Union's new peacekeeping mission in Somalia, known as AUSSOM, following a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed MoFiqi in Cairo. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations, counterterrorism collaboration, and facilitating the formation of the AUSSOM mission. Egypt's decision to send troops comes after a request from Somalia and is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between the two nations. The announcement was made by Abdelatty, who indicated that Egypt has 'decided to participate' in the mission, which aims to ensure regional stability. This development follows a historic reconciliation between Somalia and Ethiopia, which has implications for regional dynamics.
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