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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.

Somali National Army Commando Unit Provides Water Aid to Villagers in Middle Shabelle

The Somali National Army (SNA) is not only engaged in the fight to rid the country from the Khawarij Al-Shabaab, notorious for targeting civilians,

Somali Army Chief Closes SNA Commandos Training Course for Officer Cadets

The Chief of the Somali National Army (SNA), General Odawaa Yusuf Raage, today presided over the closing ceremony of the first batch of officer cadets who successfully completed specialized commando training.

Somali National Army Conducts Major Security Operation in Diinsoor

The Somali National Army (SNA) has launched a large-scale security operation along the main roads leading to Diinsoor district and its surrounding areas.

Somali National Army Conducts Security Operations in Lower Shabelle

The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out security operations in the areas of Ma'alinka, Baladul Amiin, Omar Beere, and Balow in Lower Shabelle region.

SNA Ground Forces Commander and Turkisom Commander Visited Lower Shabelle

The Infantry Commander of Somali National Armed Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, together with General Sebahattin Kalkan, Commander of the Turkish-trained TurkSom forces, visited areas in Lower Shabelle region.

SNA Conducts Planned Operations in Middle Shabelle

Somali National Army forces, particularly the 81st Battalion of the 77th Brigade, this morning carried out planned operations in the areas of Muryaale and Deeganley in Middle Shabelle region.

77th Brigade Commander of Somali National Army Welcomes TurkSom Training School Commander

Mogadishu — The Commander of 77th Brigade, of Somali National Army's Col. Maslax Mahamoud Mohamed, has welcomed the Commander of the TurkSom Training School, Brig. Gen. Sabahattiin Kalkan, at the brigade's headquarters.

Defence Minister Fiqi Visits Raaga-Ceelle, Commends Army and Local Communities in Fight Against Al-Shabaab

Raaga-Ceelle, Middle Shabelle – The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today paid a visit to Raaga-Ceelle as part of his continued frontline engagements.

Somali National Army Forces Kill Over 100 Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle

Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle – The Somali National Army's Special Forces Danab, with support from allied air partners, carried out a planned operation in Awdheegle district of Lower Shabelle region.

SNA Infantry Commander visited Ceeldheer district in Galgaduud region

To accelerate operations aimed at eliminating Al-Shabaab militants, Somali National Army (SNA) Land Forces Commander, Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar "General Khalid," arrived in Ceeldheer district,Galgaduud region, on a mission to boost the momentum of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign.

SNA Chief visited Bariire in the Lower Shabelle region

The Chief of the Somali National Army (SNA), General Odowa Yusuf Rage, today visited Bariire in the Lower Shabelle region, recently liberated from Al-Shabaab. The visit took place as stabilisation efforts continue to ensure the safe and orderly return of residents to their homes.

The Defence Minister received at his office the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the AUSSOM

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, together with the Chief of the Somali National Army (SNA), General Odawa Yusuf Rage, today received in his office the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization…

The infantry Commander of SNAF inaugurated the new Base of 19th Battalion of Gorgor

Commander of the Somali National Army's Infantry Forces, Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar "General Khalid," has officially inaugurated the new headquarters of the 19th Commando Battalion (Gorgor).

The Minister of Defence held a meeting with the Director UNSOS

The Minister of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today held a meeting with Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, Director of Mission Support for the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), at his office in Mogadishu.

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