MOGADISHU (Raxanreeb) – A 16-member delegation from the Egyptian Armed Forces arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday to conduct an assessment and fact-finding mission ahead of Egypt’s official deployment to the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

The team, led by Major General Islam Radwan, was formally welcomed by senior officials from both AUSSOM and the Somali National Army (SNA) upon arrival in the capital.

Shortly after, the delegation held talks with AUSSOM leadership, headed by Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, the Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson and Head of AUSSOM. The meeting included a detailed security briefing at AUSSOM Force Headquarters in Mogadishu.

During their visit, the Egyptian officers will inspect key facilities in Mogadishu and designated operational areas planned to host Egypt’s incoming troops and provide logistical support.