Amisom needs 9,000 more soldiers ahead of exit plans

The African Union (AU) Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Francisco Caetano Madeira urging partners to focus on the Strengthening of the Intelligence gathering systems, De-radicalization and counter violence extremism as a means to capacitate Somali forces by 2018. Nov 17, 2016. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

At least 9,000 additional soldiers are needed to facilitate the peace process in Somalia.

The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) however warned countries against using the troops they are contributing as a bargaining tool for power.