Tuesday 28,Jan 2025 {HMC} Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi confirmed on Monday that Egypt will deploy troops to Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and through a bilateral agreement with the Somali government.
In an interview with TeN TV, Minister Fiqi acknowledged the resistance from certain people against Egypt’s participation in the operation. Opponents have raised concerns about the potential impact of the longstanding Egyptian-Ethiopian tensions on Somalia’s stability.
However, Minister Fiqi stressed the importance of Egypt’s involvement in combating terrorism and reforming the Somali National Army.
“The Somali people must accept that the Egyptian army will be part of this operation. Their participation will lead to unprecedented successes in the fight against terrorism,” he stated.
Fiqi highlighted Somalia’s ongoing recovery from past conspiracies and its current focus on eradicating terrorism, particularly ISIS and al-Shabaab. He praised Egypt’s commitment to supporting Somalia in its counter-terrorism efforts, noting that the two nations recently strengthened their cooperation to combat al-Shabaab.
The collaboration was cemented during final technical discussions on the African Union’s AUSSOM mission, which began its five-year mandate earlier this year. Somalia’s Defense Ministry reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to assisting Somalia in stabilizing the country and defeating terrorist groups.
Source Hiiraan Online Â
