Fresh Egypt Arms Shipment To Somalia Raises Regional Tensions

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fresh egypt arms shipment to somalia raises regional tensions
Ethiopia fears weapons could worsen security situation amid regional rows over water, territory and Red Sea access Egypt has sent a second arms shipment to Somalias federal government in the space of a month, drawing criticism from its longstanding rival Ethiopia, amid concern about rising tensions in the Horn of Africa. Egypts foreign ministry confirmed that a shipment had been sent, which it said was intended to build the capabilities of the Somali army to achieve security and stability, combat terrorism, and uphold its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.