Somali Navy Chief Engages with Italian Shipbuilding and Defense Firms

The Commander of the Somali Navy and Coast Guard (SNCG), General Abdiwahab Abdullahi Omar, held key meetings with leaders of a shipbuilding company during his official visit to Italy.

Somali Navy Commander Meets Italian Counterpart in Rome

Somali Navy Commander and Gen Abduwahaab Abdullahi Omar, who is currently in Italy, held an important meeting with his Italian counterpart, Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto.

Somali Defence Minister Meets Egyptian Counterpart to Boost Military Cooperation

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met in Cairo with the Minister of Defence of the Arab Republic of Egypt, General Abdel Majeed Saqr, along with senior officers of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

The Commander of SNA 27th Division Inspects Troops in Hiiraan Region

The Commander of the 27th Division of the Somali National Army (SNA), Colonel Ali Ahmed Hashi, has conducted an inspection tour of military bases of SNA forces in Hiiraan region.

Ground Forces Commander of SNAF Inspects Operations in Lower Shabelle

The Ground Forces Commander of Somali National Armed Forces General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, accompanied by the Commander of Sector One of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and other senior officers, conducted an inspection tour in parts of Lower Shabelle region

Somali Army Chief Meets Somalia's Envoy to Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition

The Chief of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), Gen Odowaa Yusuf Raage, today welcomed the former Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and current Somali Envoy to the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), Gen Abdirahman Mohamed Turyare, at the SNA Headquarters…

27th Division of SNA Commander Visits Baladweyne to Boost Troops and Urge Unity Against Al-Shabaab

Colonel Ali Ahmed Hashi (Cali Cageey), Commander of the 27th Division of the Somali National Army (SNA), arrived today in Baladweyne, Hiiraan region, leading a delegation of senior military officers.

Over Seven Al-Shabaab Khawarij were killed in Awdheegle Operation

The Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), in coordination with international partners, conducted a planned operation in the early hours of this morning targeting Al-Shabaab Khawarij in Awdheegle district, Lower Shabelle region.

Somali National Army Honors bravery Soldiers and Celebrates the Victory of Eldheer town

The Infantry Commander of Somali National Army's , Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar "General Khalid," hosted a ceremony in Eldheer to honor the bravery of SNA soldiers

The Infantry Commander of Somali National Armed Forces Visits Ceeldheer to Boost Troops Morale

The Infantry Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar "General Khalid," has visited Ceeldheer district in eastern Galgaduud.

Somali and AUSSOM Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Lower Shabelle Operation

More details have emerged regarding a joint operation carried out last night by the Somali National Army (SNA) and African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) troops in Beeynax farms near Buulo-Mareer, Lower Shabelle region.

Somali and AUSSOM Forces Eliminate Al-Shabaab Commanders in Lower Shabelle Operation

The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) troops, carried out a planned operation last night targeting Beynahfarms near Buulo-Mareer in Lower Shabelle region.

New Prisoners and Weapons Captured from Khawaarij in Ceeldheer District

The newly captured prisoners, weapons, and bodies from the recent battle in Ceeldheer district were publicly displayed in the town.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Inaugurates Somali National Army Reconnaissance and Intelligence Command Headquarters

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today inaugurated the Headquarters of the Reconnaissance and Intelligence Command of the Somali National Armed Forces.

UK Hands Over Modern Counter-IED Vehicles and Equipment to Somali National Army

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, today attended a ceremony where the Government of the United Kingdom handed over modern vehicles and equipment designed to counter improvised explosive devices (C-IED). The assets were…

SNA Infantry Commander Meets Elders of Bariire town

The Infantry Commander of the Somali National Army Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar "General Khalid," held a meeting with community elders in Bariire, a town recently liberated from Khawarij.

Defence Minister Launches Committee for Somali Army Reform

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today attended a ceremony marking the commissioning of a committee tasked with advancing the reform of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF). The committee brings together representatives from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Finance, the SNA…

Somali Army Bids Farewell to Egyptian Officers Ahead of AUSSOM Deployment

The infantry Commander of Somali National Army forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar "General Khalid," today bid farewell at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu to a delegation of Egyptian military officers who had been in the country on a working visit.

State Minister of Defence Chairs Consultative Meeting on Draft National Defence Bill

The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Omar Ali Abdi, today chaired a consultative meeting at his office on the draft National Defence Bill, with the participation of Colonel Hasan Ali Nur Shuutee, Chief Judge of the First-Instance Court of the Armed Forces.

Somali Navy Commander Bids Farewell to Officers Departing for Overseas Training

The Commander of the Somali Navy and Coastal Defence, General Abdiwahaab Abdullahi Omar, held a farewell ceremony for a group of officers and deputy officers from the Navy and Coastal Defence forces who are departing abroad to pursue studies at various levels.

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