🎖️ CONGRATULATIONS TO SENIOR OFFICERS ON ACADEMIC AND MILITARY ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to Colonel Ibrahim Ali Omar and Colonel Mahmoud Abdi Mire, who have successfully graduated from the Senior Command and Staff College in Rwanda and earned a Master’s Degree in Security Studies from theUniversity of Rwanda. Both officers have spent a significant part of their military careers leading and serving within #Somalia’s elite #Danab Commandos, where they demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, courage, and commitment to duty. Their achievement comes at a time of rapid modernization and professionalization within the Somali Armed Forces, highlighting the military’s growing emphasis on advanced education, strategic planning, and leadership development. The graduation of experienced combat commanders from internationally recognized institutions reflects the fast paced advancement of Somalia’s defense capabilities and its investment in building a highly skilled officer corps for the future. 🇸🇴Their success is a testament to the continued evolution of Somalia’s military leadership and the strengthening of national security institutions. #Somalia #DanabCommandos #SomaliArmy #SNA #MilitaryLeadership #SecurityStudies

#BREAKING Somalia, Türkiye Agree to Revive Key National Industries The Federal Government of Somalia and the Government of Türkiye have reportedly reached an agreement aimed at rehabilitating and restarting major state owned industries that once formed the backbone of Somalia’s productive economy. The initiative is expected to support the restoration of manufacturing capacity, create employment opportunities, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen the country’s industrial base. The revival of these industries could mark a significant step toward rebuilding Somalia’s economic self-sufficiency and expanding domestic production after decades of disruption. #Somalia #Turkey #Türkiye #SomaliEconomy #IndustrialRevival #MadeInSomalia #EconomicDevelopment #SomaliIndustry #Manufacturing

1981 - An American and a Somali soldier discuss the SAM-2 medium-range surface-to-air missile being used during Exercise Bright Star '82 #Somalia

MOGADISHU — A new milestone in Somalia–Turkey trade relations was marked today as Akkon Lines officially launched direct commercial shipping services between Somalia and Türkiye. Speaking at the launch event in Mogadishu, Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur described the initiative as a significant step forward in strengthening maritime connectivity between the two countries and enhancing Somalia’s access to regional and global markets. The new direct shipping route is expected to improve trade efficiency, reduce transit times, and support the growing economic partnership between Somalia and Türkiye. Akkon Lines, a Turkish-owned shipping company, was established in September 2018 under Akkon Denizcilik Nakliyat ve Ticaret A.Ş. in partnership with Akar Shipping. Headquartered in Istanbul, the company draws on more than five decades of maritime industry experience and operates international shipping and logistics services across multiple trade routes. #Somalia #Türkiye #Mogadishu #Trade #Shipping #Ports #Maritime #HornOfAfrica

#Breaking #Mogadishu Police Seize Weapons and Drones Allegedly Linked to Foreign-Backed Destabilization Plot The Benadir Police Department has reportedly seized a cache of weapons, including drones, allegedly linked to groups accused of plotting to destabilize Somalia. Authorities are investigating claims that the networks involved may have received support from actors connected to the UAE and Israel. #Somalia #Mogadishu #UAE #Isreal #Africa x.com/MaalinIrab/status/2063…

#Benadir Regional Police Commissioner Col. Mahdi Omar has confirmed that security forces discovered a large cache of weapons, including sniper rifles, at the Elite Hotel, a venue intended for leisure and dining. According to the commissioner, the weapons were used by militias involved in recent attacks on government forces aimed at destabilizing the capital, #Mogadishu. x.com/sntvnews1/status/20640…

Somali police forces have been doing raids and arrests in Mogadishu . while confiscating illegal weapons in the capital . The Banadir police chief has announced that no one is allowed to have weapons other than the federal government.

After graduating from the Centre for Defense Higher Studies (CASD) in Rome, Italy, with a Master’s degree in Strategy and Security, the newly appointed Commander of the #Somali Air Force, Brigadier General Abdirisak Mohamud (Qalombi), brings strong academic and military credentials to the role. His studies focused on defense strategy, international security, and military planning, strengthening his ability to understand modern warfare and regional security challenges. Alongside his education, he has built extensive field experience through involvement in the Ogaden struggle, military training in Eritrea, and professional development in other countries across the region. This combination of academic training and operational experience has shaped his leadership profile. His appointment reflects Somalia’s continued effort to modernize its armed forces and develop highly trained military leaders capable of strengthening national defense and sovereignty. #Somalia #SomaliAirForce #SNA #SomaliMilitary #DefenseForces #MilitaryLeadership #NationalSecurity #AirForce

The skies of Mogadishu 👨‍✈️

#BREAKING The Turkish government has recently deployed several high-speed military vessels to Mogadishu, strengthening Somalia’s rapidly expanding security capabilities. The advanced boats, equipped with modern weaponry and cutting-edge technology, are reportedly being utilized by both Turkish and Somali special forces for coastal defense and strategic operations. #Somalia #Turkey #Mogadishu #SomaliForces #SpecialForces #Military #Africa #Defense #Gorgor

China's envoy to Somalia has urged young Somalis to protect national sovereignty, warning that foreign influence can "disguise itself as cooperation or assistance." Ambassador Wang Yu told students at Somali National University that vigilance is essential because external pressure can hide behind partnership. The lecture sparked discussions on economic independence and international law. #Somalia #China #Mogadishu #WangYu #SomaliYouth #Sovereignty #Africa #SomaliNationalUniversity

#BREAKING: Three days after initial reports first emerged, FANO fighters have now displayed the ID card of Brigadier General Asnake Aytenew of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), who was reportedly killed during heavy clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. The reported death marks what could be the highest-ranking military casualty in Ethiopia since the Tigray war, underscoring the worsening security crisis facing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government as conflicts continue across Amhara and Oromia. #Ethiopia #Amhara #FANO #ENDF #AbiyAhmed #Tigray #Africa #Conflict

🚨 BREAKING: Somalia Expands Global Defence Alliances 🇸🇴🌍 Russia and Somalia have officially discussed strengthening military and security cooperation during high-level talks in Moscow, focusing on military training, counterterrorism operations, and defence collaboration. The talks come as Somalia rapidly expands its international partnerships with major powers including Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and now increasingly Russia — as Mogadishu accelerates the rebuilding and modernization of the Somali Armed Forces at an unprecedented pace. With partnerships stretching from Ankara to Cairo, Doha, and Moscow, Somalia is positioning itself as an emerging military and strategic power in East Africa while increasing its regional influence and security capabilities. The balance of power in the Horn of Africa continues to shift. #Somalia #Russia #Turkey #Qatar #Egypt #Moscow #Africa #EastAfrica #Geopolitics #Military #SomaliArmy #HornOfAfrica

#BREAKING 🚨💔 How many more Somali mothers and children must die before the world speaks? Horrifying reports from Puntland’s Bari region say a U.S. airstrike killed a pregnant mother and her three little daughters as they slept in their home near Baxaya, under Qandala district, on May 21. The strike was supposedly aimed at ISIS militants, yet according to relatives, the bombs instead tore through a sleeping civilian family, wiping out innocent lives in seconds. Their livestock and goats were also killed in the blast, leaving devastation across the area. The silence that followed has only deepened the anger and grief. Neither the United States, the Federal Government of Somalia, nor Puntland authorities have publicly acknowledged the deaths or offered an explanation over the reported killing of innocent civilians. This comes just days after another reported U.S. airstrike in Lower Jubba allegedly killed seven members of the same family along with their animals. #Somali civilians are pleading not to be forgotten. Families living in rural communities should not have to fear death from the skies while sleeping in their homes. If these reports are true, there must be accountability, transparency, and justice for the innocent victims whose voices will never be heard again. #Somalia #Puntland #Bari #Qandala #USAirstrike #CivilianCasualties #HumanRights #JusticeForSomalis #Africa #War

The Turkish Armed Forces are expanding the military training program originally developed for Somalia’s elite Gorgor Commandos to now include training on heavily armored vehicles and main battle tanks, further broadening the scope of Somalia’s battlefield capabilities. #Somalia #Turkey #SNA #Gorgor #ArmoredVehicles #MainBattleTanks #DefenseCooperation #Security #MilitaryAfrica — Military Africa

“adaa igu filan: CAJIIBSAN CAWAALE QAASHAN KAA CAANSAN KUWII CALANSAN “🇸🇴 May Allah bless and protect our #Somali daughters CAWAALE IYO HABLIHIISA #Somalia🇸🇴

The Somali National Army’s elite #Gorgor Commandos are undergoing advanced artillery training in Turkey, focusing on precision targeting and modern battlefield tactics. The program strengthens Somalia’s growing military capabilities through deepening defense cooperation. #Somalia #Gorgor #SNA #Turkey #Military #Defense #Artillery #SpecialForces #Security #Africa

#BREAKING 🚨 Several senior officers and a large number of troops from the Ethiopian military have reportedly been killed in a major attack. Brigadier General Asnake Aytenew, Deputy Commander of the Central Command of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, was among those killed. The incident occurred in Andodedicho while he was conducting operations and inspections between Nekemte and Gida Ayana. The Fano militia reportedly carried out the attack, targeting the general and his forces. Reports claim that the unit, which numbered in the hundreds, was completely overrun with no survivors. So far, neither the Ethiopian federal government nor military command has issued an official statement regarding the incident. #Ethiopia #FANO #Amhara #ENDF #Africa #Conflict