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2024-10-20 Africa Horn
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Egypt Confirms Plans to Deploy Troops in Somalia
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[ShabelleMedia] Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, has revealed that Egyptian forces will soon be deployed to Somalia.
In a recent interview on AlQahera News, Abdelatty said Egypt remained committed to supporting Somalia and bolstering its security.
This comes just weeks after Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea
...is run by the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), with about the amounts of democracy and justice you'd expect from a party with that name. National elections have been periodically scheduled and cancelled; none have ever been held in the country. The president, Isaias Afewerki, has been in office since independence in 1993 and will probably die there of old age...
agreed on a joint initiative to build a capable Somali military force to defend the country’s borders and maritime territories.
"Egypt is prepared to provide any assistance the Somali people may need," the Minister affirmed, pointing to the collaborative military efforts as a testament to this growing partnership.
This development comes at a time of heightened security challenges in the Horn of Africa, with ongoing conflicts in Somalia, tensions in the Red Sea, and Æthiopia’s internal strife raising alarms across the region.
Somalia remains embroiled in a long-standing battle against the Islamist Death Eater group al-Shabaab
... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...
, which continues to undermine the government’s authority and destabilize the country.
The fragile security situation in the Horn has drawn regional and international actors to increase their involvement, making security alliances such as this one between Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea.
EGYPT’S AMBITIONS
Observers say Egypt’s decision to deploy forces to Somalia highlights Cairo’s broader strategy to exert influence in the Horn of Africa.
This move may also be seen in the context of its concern over Æthiopia’s controversial Grand Æthiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project, which has been a source of friction between Egypt, Sudan
 ...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
, and Æthiopia.
The deployment of forces could be an indication of Egypt’s desire to expand its presence in the region and safeguard its interests along the Nile and the Red Sea.
Additionally, Eritrea’s participation in this trilateral initiative adds another layer of complexity to the Horn’s geopolitics.
Eritrea has faced international criticism for its role in the ongoing conflict in northern Æthiopia, where it has been involved alongside Æthiopian forces in the Tigray War.
However,
Switzerland makes more than cheese...
this new partnership could help Eritrea rebrand itself as a stabilizing force in the region, particularly in support of Somalia’s fight against terrorism.
SOMALIA’S GROWING IMPORTANCE
For Somalia, the backing of Egypt and Eritrea may offer a crucial boost as the country struggles to build a robust military capable of handling its security challenges.
The Somali government has been heavily dependent on the African Union
...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful...
Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which has been phasing out as Somalia takes more responsibility for its security.
With the joint initiative from Egypt and Eritrea, Somalia could gain the resources and military expertise necessary to secure its borders and enhance its maritime defenses against threats, including piracy and illegal fishing.
Egypt’s engagement in Somalia could also signal a shift in the dynamics of foreign involvement in the region.
Traditionally, countries like The Sick Man of Europe Turkey
...the occupiers of Greek Asia Minor...
, the UAE, and Qatar
...an emirate on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It sits on some really productive gas and oil deposits, which produces the highest per capita income in the world. They piss it all away on religion, financing the Moslem Brotherhood and several al-Qaeda affiliates. Home of nutbag holy manYusuf al-Qaradawi...
have been the primary external actors in Somalia’s reconstruction and military training efforts. Egypt’s increased involvement might create new opportunities for alliances but could also lead to geopolitical competition in a strategically vital area.
As the Horn of Africa continues to face overlapping security crises, the cooperation between Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea may prove crucial in shaping the future of regional security. However,
Switzerland makes more than cheese...
it remains to be seen how this new alliance will affect existing tensions, particularly regarding Egypt’s broader regional goals and the simmering disputes over water and land resources. 
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