The Minister of Defence H.E. Hon. Ahmed 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 UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴, Amb. Charles King. The facility has now

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Hon. Ahmed FIQI, today attended the handover ceremony of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S), where command was formally transferred to the newly appointed Mission Commander, General Marco Manzone. Minister Fiqi congratulated

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. Minister Youssoufa is visiting Somalia to participate in

KU GUULAYSO ABAALMARINTA WASAARADDA GAASHAANDHIGGA Wasaaradda Gaashaandhiggu waxa ay bilowday uruurinta taariikhda iyo sooyaalka wasaaradda iyo sidoo kale xogta la xiriirta wasiiradii soo maray tan iyo 1960-kii. Sidaas awgeed waxay si xushmad iyo qadarin leh uga codsanaysaa

The elite Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army (SNA) today executed a successful, intelligence-led operation in Harboole, Lower Juba region. The operation specifically targeted high-value Al-Shabaab commanders and senior operatives of the terrorist group.

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, who also serves as the current Chair of the Council of Ministers of Defence of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), officially opened the fifth and final day of the 34th EASF Policy Organs Meetings in Mogadishu today. In his

مقديشو، 19 يوليو 2025 – افتتح وزير الدفاع في الحكومة الفيدرالية الصومالية، ورئيس الدورة الحالية لمجلس وزراء الدفاع للدول الأعضاء في قوة الاحتياط لشرق إفريقيا (EASF)، السيد أحمد معلم فقي، اليوم السبت أعمال الاجتماع الوزاري للدورة الرابعة والثلاثين، التي تُعقد في العاصمة مقديشو

Ministry of Defence Spokesperson Sheikh Abukar Macallin confirms successful SNA & local forces operations in Galgaduud, Lower Jubba, & Middle Shabelle. These operations resulted in the elimination of long sought Alshabaab commanders & militants.

Today, the State Minister for Defence, H.E. Omar Ali Abdi, and the Chief of Defence Forces, Major General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, had the distinct honour of bidding farewell to the Minister of Defence of the Union of the Comoros, H.E. Youssoufa Mohamed Ali; the Chief of Defence

Ciidan Xooga Dalku waa Garab iyo Gaashaan. Waana Difaacaha Dalka iyo Daryeelaha Bulshada.

Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Hon. Ahmed FIQI, is participating in the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), currently underway in Istanbul, Türkiye. Today, Minister Fiqi visited several leading defence manufacturers, including MKE, İpek Savunma, and

Today in Istanbul, the Minister of Defence, H.E. Hon. Ahmed FIQI, and the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Yaşar Güler, signed Amendment Protocol Number 1 to the Implementation Protocol concerning the Financial Assistance Agreement originally signed on

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with his Djiboutian counterpart, H.E. Hassan Omar, on the sidelines of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, Türkiye. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and

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The Minister of Defence, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held a meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye, with the Minister of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Vugar Valeh Oglu Mustafayev. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the defence sector,

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

Joint Press Release Signing of the Status of Force Agreement between the Republic of Djibouti and the Federal Republic of Somalia

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Hon. Ahmed FIQI, currently on a working visit to Djibouti, today met with the President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh. The meeting focused on strengthening the fraternal and strategic bilateral relations between Somalia and

SNA targeted Al-Shabaab terrorist hideouts on the outskirts of Bariire village, Lower Shabelle region. This operation is part of Operation Silent Storm, aimed at eliminating the terrorist threat & enabling locals to live in peace, stability & freedom from terrorist intimidation.

The Cabinet today commended the SNA for the responsibility and professionalism demonstrated in preventing potential harm to civilians in the town of Beled-Hawo. The Cabinet also praised the solidarity shown by the local community in standing with the government and supporting