The Egyptian Government says it will contribute troops to an African Union Somalia Peacekeeping Mission.
Speaking at news conference to mark a visit by the Somali foreign minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty said his country country will participate in the mission based on the Somali government’s request and welcoming of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council.
The African Union stabilisation and support mission, known as AUSSOM, will replace an anti-terror mission ending this year.
A dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia broke out this year over Addis Ababa’s plan to build a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland, which had drawn in regional powers and threatened to further destabilise the Horn of Africa.
After talks mediated by Turkey, Somalia and Ethiopia said they would work together to resolve the issue.
