The Egyptian Defense Minister expressed Cairo's readiness to further expand military cooperation with Mogadishu. He also confirmed that Egyptian troops will soon be deployed to Somalia as part of the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

The region is rich in minerals, oil and gas, fisheries, and other resources. However, its strategic location makes it even more attractive to international powers. In terms of sea routes that are important for world trade, especially oil, Somalia and Somaliland are very close to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. In addition, the situation has been further complicated by the attacks by the Houthis on some ships across the Red Sea in support of the Palestinian cause.

In Mali, militants attacked a detachment of the Russian private military company "Wagner". The fighting lasted for 5 days and the last report said three people were resisting, the statement said. Sources reported that 12 prisoners of war were captured and 53 were killed. In particular, it was said that Prigozhin's deputy, Anton Elizarov, who headed the Communist Party after his death, was also captured.

Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked a hotel located near the presidential complex in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Several officials, deputies and journalists were injured in the explosions and shootings. There are also dead people.

In exchange for a 50-year lease of a military base for the Ethiopian navy, Ethiopia will become the first foreign country to officially recognize Somaliland.