US commander: Support for Somalia in the works as country readies for withdrawal of AU mission

FILE - U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, head of the U.S. Africa Command, attends a military exercise in Agadir, Morocco, May 30, 2024.

A U.S. Marine Corps general who commands forces in Africa says stability and support programs for Somalia are in the works as the country prepares for the withdrawal of African Union troops in December.