Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security partnership that is emerging as the mandate of a long-time group of African Union peacekeepers winds down.

Somalia has welcomed Egypt’s offer to deploy peacekeeping troops in the country after the mandate of the African Union (AU) peacekeepers ends in December. During a summit in Asmara, Eritrea, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi,

A recent diplomatic disagreement has pushed Somalia into closer ties with Egypt and Eritrea, both of which have long-standing disputes with Ethiopia. There have been fears that th

The heads of state of Egypt and Somalia flew into Asmara this week at the invitation of President Isaias Afwerki amid rising regional tensions. In a joint statement released on October 10, 2024, the three leaders vowed to provide all forms of support to Somali security forces and protect Somalia’s sovereignty.

The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.

Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea pledged to co-operate to prevent interference in the affairs of any state in the Horn of Africa, and to bring peace to the tumultuous region, after leaders of the three countries met in the Eritrean capital on Thursday.