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Egypt Signs Military Pact with Somalia, Sends First Arms in Decades Amid Western Concerns
Aug 28, 2024, 09:01 AM
Egypt has signed a military pact with Somalia and delivered its first military aid to the country in over four decades. This move, which includes sending two planes carrying weapons and ammunition, is part of Egypt's broader involvement in Somalia's crisis through military and security support. The deployment of peacekeeping troops is planned for next year. However, Egypt's actions have raised concerns among observers about potential geopolitical impacts, particularly in relation to Ethiopia. Western states have advised Egypt against further military entanglement in Somalia, but Cairo appears determined to proceed.
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