Somalia excludes Ethiopia from AU mission due to Somaliland dispute, seeking Egyptian support instead.

Somalia has barred Ethiopia from joining the new African Union mission, AUSSOM, due to tensions over Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland, seen as a violation of Somalia's sovereignty. This exclusion could weaken the mission, as Ethiopia has been a key contributor. Somalia is seeking military support from Egypt, which has offered troops and supplies. The shift may destabilize the region, potentially benefiting Al-Shabaab, as tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Nile and the Somaliland issue complicate regional security.

November 09, 2024
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