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Egypt’s first troop deployment to Somalia marks a visible turn in Cairo’s Horn of Africa strategy — and a calculated bet by Mogadishu that more outside muscle under an African Union flag can speed the country’s drive for stability and international recognition. This week, Egypt sent 1,091 soldiers to Mogadishu to join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the AU-led force that has trained and advised Somali security forces since April 2022, when it replaced the previous mission. The move…

‘It’s never been like this’: Minneapolis’ Somali Americans under sweeping federal scrutiny On an icy Friday morning in south Minneapolis, Mahad Omar watched armed federal agents sprint past his window and tackle a neighbor to the pavement. They cuffed the man and loaded him into a black SUV. “Minneapolis is a great city,” said Omar, 28, an Uber driver who came from Somalia as a child. “It’s never been like this.” Across a metro area known for its immigrant roots and East African cultural hubs, Somali Americans say…