The African Union peace keeping force in Somalia, known as AMISOM, is expected to reduce by 1000 troops by 31st December, Radio Dalsan reports.

In a Press conference held by Head of Amisom Franscisco Madeira the mission says it was to hand over security matters to the Somali army and police after ten years in the horn of Africa country.

"As a result of this, troop movements have started in different parts of Somalia and will continue for the coming weeks" Madeira said.

Read more here from Dalsan Radio.