On Wednesday, the Egyptian Army held a display of its forces designated for deployment in the African Union mission aimed at bolstering Somalia's unity and ensuring the security of its territory. The event was attended by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Majid Saker, highlighting Egypt's commitment to supporting international efforts for peacekeeping and enhancing stability in Africa.

During the presentation, Egyptian military spokesperson Ghareeb Abdel Hafiz emphasized the readiness and preparations of the Egyptian troops, which included demonstrations of military vehicles and various specialized units. The actual number of troops Egypt intends to deploy in Somalia under the UN-supported African peacekeeping mission has not been disclosed, but such displays typically occur as part of military mobilization before missions or large-scale exercises.

Video footage released by the military spokesman featured comments from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to deploying its forces as part of the African Union mission. This highlights Egypt's ongoing dedication to its role in Africa, underlining the importance of collective security efforts on the continent.