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Ethopia: Egypt sends ‘largest military aid’ shipment to Somalia amid regional tensions

Ethopia: Egypt sends ‘largest military aid’ shipment to Somalia amid regional tensions

Africa Links 24 with Addis Standard2
Published on 2024-09-23 12:59:29

(Photo: Garowe Online/Screenshot)

Addis Abeba – An Egyptian military cargo ship arrived in Mogadishu yesterday, delivering what media reports describe as “the largest shipment of military aid” to Somalia since the United Nations lifted its arms embargo on the country in December 2023.

According to Garowe Online, the shipment included heavy artillery, anti-tank weapons, and armored vehicles, marking a significant boost to Somalia’s defense capabilities.

The Egyptian warship began unloading the weapons on Sunday, one diplomat told…

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