The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Omar Ali Abdi, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rage, today, visited Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle, to assess the security and humanitarian situation in the town, which was recently liberated from Al-Shabaab militants.

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, is on an official visit to Italy, where he held a bilateral meeting in Rome with his Italian counterpart, H.E. Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Italy. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral

Weekly Recap, 11-17 October 2025

The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Omar Ali Abdi, attended a ceremony marking the completion of the construction and refurbishment of the General Dhagabadan Training Camp, implemented under the SNA III Project and funded by the European Peace Facility (EPF). The event was

The State Minister of Defence, Hon. Omar Ali Abdi, today opened the Steering Committee meeting of the SNA III Project, funded by the European Peace Facility (EPF), aimed at strengthening and professionalising the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF). The meeting was attended by

State Minister for Defence, Hon. Omar Ali Abdi, today met with the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Francesca Di Mauro, and a high-level delegation from the European Peace Facility (EPF). The discussions focused on enhancing defence cooperation between Somalia and the

The targeting and killing of Ali Ahmed Guure (Ali Qoyane), a senior Al-Shabaab commander and mastermind behind multiple deadly attacks, marks a major milestone in Somalia’s fight against terrorism.

Calankeenna waa astaanta midnimada, karaamada iyo madax-bannaanida Soomaaliyeed.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, today presided over the handover ceremony between the incoming Director General for Defence, Mr. Abdulkadir Abukar Mohamed, and the outgoing Director General, Mr. Mohamed Omar Nur, at Villa

The Commander of the SNAF Land Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, today visited Awdheegle in Lower Shabelle, following its recent liberation from Al-Shabaab militants. Brig. Gen. Sahal commended the bravery and determination of the Somali National Armed Forces and

Weekly Recap, 4-10 October2025

The liberation of the strategic district of Awdheegle in Lower Shabelle comes as Operation Silent Storm enters its third phase.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Abdifatah Abdulkadir Farah, today chaired the meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflict. The meeting, attended by representatives from government ministries and

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, briefed the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers on the overall security situation in the country and the ongoing efforts to intensify operations against the terrorist groups. The Minister highlighted the significant

State Minister for Defence, Hon. Omar Ali Abdi, today received the Country Director of Adam Smith International in Somalia, Mr. Mark Gilkes, at his office. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and advancing development projects implemented by the company in Somalia.

Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, visited the SNAF Support Command at Villa Baydhabo to assess ongoing operations and logistics for frontline troops. He praised the officers’ dedication and thanked international partners for supporting Somalia’s Armed Forces.

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today visited the Somali National Armed Forces Support Command Headquarters at Villa Baidoa. The visit aimed to assess the extensive work being carried out by the officers and staff of the Command and to strengthen the crucial

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today met with the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Francesca Di Mauro. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of defence, military training, equipment support, and capacity development for

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today attended the opening of bids for companies supplying food and fuel to Somalia’s security institutions. In his remarks, Minister Fiqi underlined the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring a fair, transparent, and