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A general view shows the Mogadishu Sea Port after an Egyptian warship docked to deliver a second major cache of weaponry in Mogadishu
DISPUTES

Ethiopia worried over arms shipments to Somalia

Ethiopia’s foreign minister has expressed concerns that the ammunition provided to Somalia may intensify conflict and potentially be redirected to terrorist groups, as reported by the state news agency on Tuesday. This warning followed the arrival of an Egyptian warship in Mogadishu, which delivered heavy weaponry, marking the second arms shipment within a month after Egypt and Somalia established a joint security agreement in August. … Continue reading Ethiopia worried over arms shipments to Somalia

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A general view shows the Mogadishu Sea Port after an Egyptian warship docked to deliver a second major cache of weaponry in Mogadishu
DEFENCE

Egyptian vessel transported more weapons to Somalia, officials say

An Egyptian naval vessel has transported a significant shipment of armaments to Somalia, which includes anti-aircraft artillery and other weaponry, according to statements from port and military officials on Monday. This action is expected to heighten tensions between Somalia and Egypt, as well as with Ethiopia. This year, the relationship between Egypt and Somalia has strengthened due to their mutual distrust of Ethiopia, leading Cairo … Continue reading Egyptian vessel transported more weapons to Somalia, officials say

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