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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,…

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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…

Today in Istanbul, the Minister of Defence, H.E. @AhmedMoFiqi, 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…

Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi @AhmedMoFiqi, 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…

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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 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…

The Minister of Defence, H.E. @AhmedMoFiqi, 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 Minister of Defence H.E. @AhmedMoFiqi, 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. @CharlesKingFCDO. The facility has now…

The 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meetings entered its third day today, with the commencement of the high-level Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDF) session. The session was officially opened by H.E. @OmarGamaar, State Minister for Defence, and chaired by…

The Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Odawa Yusuf Rageh, is currently on a working visit to the Republic of Italy, accompanied by a senior military delegation. The delegation visited the Italian Defence Headquarters, where they were warmly received by the…

A joint operation conducted today by the Somali National Army (SNA) and AUSSOM forces targeted Al-Shabaab militants in Busleey village, located on the outskirts of Janaale town in the Lower Shabelle region. The operation led to the dismantling of an illegal checkpoint manned by…

Today marked the successful conclusion of the technical sessions at the 34th EASF Policy Organs Meetings, hosted for the first time in Mogadishu, Somalia. Technical teams from EASF member states have completed their important work, focused on enhancing security cooperation,…

The Minister of Defence, H.E. @AhmedMoFiqi, today welcomed HMA Charles Nicholas King, the newly appointed UK Ambassador to Somalia, at Villa Gaashaandhiga. He was accompanied by senior officials from the British Embassy. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between…