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.

Senior Al-Shabaab commander was killed in Bakool region

The Somali National Army (SNA) has announced that at around 7:00 a.m. this morning, a planned operation was carried out in Warta Eey Duure, located 30 kilometers north of Hudur town, resulting in the killing of a senior commander from the Al-Shabaab.

The Land Forces Commander of SNA visited Bariire town in the Lower Shabelle region

The Land Forces Commander of Somali National Army's , Gen Sahal Abdullahi Omar, paid a working visit to the strategic town of Bariire in the Lower Shabelle region, recently liberated by the Somali National Army (SNA) and their partners from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) from the…

Senior Police and Military Communication Chiefs Conclude Advanced Training in Mogadishu

The Head of Communications for the Somali Police Force, Brigadier General Abdikarim Hussein Maalin, and the Head of Communications for the Somali National Army, Colonel Abdullahi Hussein Dhuxulow, officially concluded a high-level training program that spanned seven weeks in Mogadishu

State Minister Attends Scholarship Award Ceremony for Somali Army Officers Sponsored by China

The State Minister of the Ministry of Defence, Hon. Cumar Cali Cabdi, today attended a scholarship award ceremony where 31 officers from the Somali National Army received education scholarships from the People's Republic of China.

Somali National Army Chief held a meeting with China Ambassador to Somalia

The Chief of the Somali National Army, General Odawa Yusuf Rage, held a meeting in Mogadishu with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Wang Yu.

Danab Commandos eliminate senior Al-Shabaab bomb-maker in Bay.

The Danab Special Forces of Somali National Army (SNA) have conducted a special operation in the Durduro area of the Bay region, where they successfully eliminated a senior Al-Shabaab commander identified as Ahmed Mohamed (Mascuud).

Somali National Army has carried out successful operations against khawarij in Bakool region

The Somali National Army has carried out operations against Al-Shabaab along the key road connecting the town of hudur to the Qurac-Jome area in the Bakool region.

Somali Armed Forces Leadership Attends 17th International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul

A delegation from Somalia's Ministry of Defense, including Infantry Commander General Sahal Abdullahi Omar and Navy Commander General Abdulwahab Abdullahi Omar, is participating in the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul.

The State Minister of Defence welcomes the Defence Minister of the Union of the Comoros

The State Minister for Defence, H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, warmly welcomed the Minister of Defence of the Union of the Comoros, H.E. Youssoufa Mohamed Ali, upon his arrival today at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.

The Minister of Defence H.E. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, officially received the military training facility in Baidoa

The Minister of Defence H.E. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, officially received the military training facility in Baidoa, which was constructed and supported by the United Kingdom. The handover followed a meeting with the newly appointed UKinSomalia, Amb.Charles King.

The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings entered its third day,

The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings entered its third day, with the commencement of the high-level Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) session.

The State Minister of Defence, H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, officially opened the 34th Policy Organs Meetings of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF)

This marks the first time Somalia is hosting the meetings, which are being held in Mogadishu, while MoD is holding the Chairmanship for the year.

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