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Burundian troops in Somalia will remain for at least six more months due to a funding crisis and delays in deploying Egyptian forces, as decided by the African Union Peace and Security Council. The extension aims to address operational gaps in combating al Shabaab and maintain stability in Somalia, with the AU seeking additional troops and financial support for the mission.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Burundian troops will remain in Somalia for at least six more months to help combat extremists, as the African Union Peace and Security Council extends their deployment due to personnel shortages and ongoing security threats from al-Shabaab.
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