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🚨#Somali Regional Forces Capture OLA Fighters in Hudet District.

Somali regional forces reportedly captured several Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) fighters following clashes in Ceel Orba, Hudet district, in Ethiopia’s Somali Region.

Local source Sultan Abdiraxman said the fighters were taken prisoner after an attempted attack on the area. Images circulating online purportedly show the captured fighters alongside weapons seized during the operation.
#SomaliRegion #Ethiopia #OLA #Security

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27 Somali Media Professionals Complete Training Programme in China

Twenty-seven media professionals from Somalia’s Ministry of Information have completed a 21-day training programme at Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua, China.

The programme covered digital media, AI, media management and countering disinformation, with a focus on strengthening professional skills and modernising Somalia’s state media.

Funded by China’s Ministry of Commerce, the initiative also reinforced media cooperation and professional ties between Somalia and China.

#Somalia #China #Mogadishu #SomaliMedia #MediaCooperation #DigitalMedia

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🚨#BREAKING Somalia Strongly Condemns Israel’s Move In Hargeisa

The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s purported accreditation of an ambassador in Hargeisa and the laying of a cornerstone for a so-called embassy on Somali territory.

Mogadishu has declared the actions null and void, firmly reiterating that Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity are non-negotiable.

#Somalia #Mogadishu #Israel #Hargeisa #SomaliSovereignty #HornOfAfrica

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇸🇴 @MOFASomalia]

PRESS STATEMENT: Somalia condemns in the strongest terms Israel's purported accreditation of an ambassador in Hargeisa and the laying of a cornerstone for a so-called embassy on Somali territory. These actions are null and void. The unity of the Somali nation is not negotiable.

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#Breaking Türkiye Appoints New Naval Attaché to Somalia as Maritime Defense Cooperation Deepens.

Türkiye has appointed Marine Corps Staff Lieutenant Colonel Fatih Mehmet Ünal as its new Naval Attaché to Somalia, based at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu. The Embassy confirmed that Ünal has officially assumed his duties.

The appointment comes as Türkiye continues to support the restructuring and development of the Somali Navy, with a focus on strengthening maritime security, military training, and operational capabilities.

The appointment follows #Türkiye’s recent deployment of Colonel Dr. Mehmet Serhan Yıldız to Mogadishu as its Air Force Attaché, highlighting Ankara’s expanding military representation in Somalia.

#Somalia #Mogadishu #SomaliNavy #Turkey #Ankara

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Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Launching 162 Drone Strikes That Killed Over 500

Sudan has accused Ethiopia of launching 162 drone attacks from its territory that killed more than 400 civilians and 102 soldiers.

Officials alleged that drones operated from Ethiopian bases and accused the UAE of involvement.
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[Zakariya Abdullahi @zakpolitics]

BREAKING: Former Somali President threatens war if his party doesn’t get their way.

Somalia faces tribal politics, egomaniacs and lack of educated leadership that puts it on track for a civil war.

Federalism must be scrapped and state presidents removed

For the seek of our future. We must focus on institution building rather than tearing ourselves down.

#Mogadishu #somalia #puntland #jubbaland #politics

[SONNA @SONNALIVE]

.@MOISOMALIA expresses deep concern over false information published on an X account operating under the name “Counter Terrorism Policing KE,” which used photographs of #Somali journalists.

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🇸🇴🇷🇺 Somalia Expands Police Training And Security Cooperation With Russia.

Somali police officers in Russia are undertaking specialized training in cybersecurity, criminal investigations, counter-extremism and security administration.

The cooperation builds on renewed educational ties between the two countries. In July, four Somali police officers graduated with master’s degrees from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy of Public Administration.

The training is aimed at strengthening the professional and institutional capacity of Somalia’s police force.

#Somalia #Russia #Mogadishu #Moscow #Police #Cybersecurity

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🇸🇴 Breaking #Somalia is increasingly shifting its strategic focus toward the East, expanding cooperation with Russia and China after years in which its security partnerships were dominated by Western nations and a handful of other key allies.

Today’s historic graduation of four Somali Police Force officers with Master’s degrees from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy the first such graduation in approximately 40 years—highlights the renewed momentum in Somalia–Russia relations.

As Mogadishu broadens its diplomatic, security, and military partnerships, the move reflects a more diversified foreign policy aimed at strengthening national institutions through engagement with both Eastern and traditional partners.

A new geopolitical chapter appears to be taking shape.

#Somalia 🇸🇴 #Russia 🇷🇺 #China 🇨🇳 #Geopolitics #HornOfAfrica #Africa #Security #MilitaryCooperation #StrategicPartnership #Mogadishu

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🚨🇸🇴 Somalia And Russia Move To Expand Defence Cooperation

Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Russian Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov in Moscow, accompanied by Somali Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Abdirisak Mohamud Haji.

Russia announced plans to expand military cooperation with Somalia, including training military personnel and exchanging expertise in counterterrorism and maritime security.

The engagement also carries historical significance. During the Soviet era, Somali military officers received extensive training in the USSR, while generations of Somali students attended Soviet universities.

Mogadishu and Moscow now appear to be reopening an important chapter in their defence relationship.

#Somalia #Russia #Mogadishu #Moscow

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TCG Göksu and TCG Yzb. Güngör Durmuş, deployed to support the Somali Naval Task Group and escort maritime supply deliveries, participated in Turkey’s October 29 Republic Day passage ceremony.

The deployment comes as Somalia advances plans to rebuild strategic airbases, at Baledogle, Afisiyoni , and Cisiley, which is expected to host an academy where #Egyptian trainers will train @SNAForce.

#Somalia #Mogadishu #SNAF #Turkey #Egypt #HornOfAfrica

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Major General Mohamed Ali Bariise has officially assumed office as the new Assistant to the General Command of the @SNAForce taking over from Major General Madey Nuray Sheikh Ufurow.

The handover ceremony was attended by the Handover Committee, senior leadership of the Somali National Army General Command, and officers from various commands and administrative departments.

The official transfer of responsibilities was conducted by the Chairperson of the Handover Committee, Major General Mohamud Sheikh Ali (Dable Baylood), formally marking the transition of leadership.

#Somalia #Mogadishu #SNA #SNAF

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Somali communities across the Somali Region have come together to donate blood in support of their fellow Somalis wounded in the fighting in Moyale against Oromo forces and Ethiopian government forces.

The fighting in Moyale is bringing Somalis together, reminding people of their roots and a long standing tradition.

#Moyale #Somali #Somalinimo

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Somali reinforcements from Ethiopia’s Somali Region have arrived in Moyale. Fighting has since spread into the Oromia Region, where Somali forces are now clashing with Oromo fighters.

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A unit of Somalia’s Gorgor Commandos, 22nd Brigade, conducts advanced trench warfare training in Türkiye.

#Somalia #Turkey #SNA #Gorgor

[Dalmar @DalmarHassanK]

@africantrueking @SOSDISPATCHH He did not fail, all his set piece artillery operations was a success, the SNA did not loose tactically, rather the strategy caused the operational failure.

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🇸🇴 Somalia’s Last Living Gold Star🏅 Recipient of the 1977 Ogaden War.

General Daahir Aadan Cilmi, widely known as (Indha Qarsho). has been promoted by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Sarreeye Guud (Lieutenant General), the highest general officer rank in the Somali National Army. He is only the second SNA general to attain this rank, after Mohamed Ali Samatar.

Joining the military in 1968, General Indho Qarsho played a leading role in the 1977 Ogaden War, including the liberation of Qabridahare and Dhagaxbuur in Ogaden region . His devastating artillery operations against Ethiopian military positions earned him the Gold Star, Somalia’s highest military distinction for exceptional bravery and service, personally awarded by President Mohamed Siad Barre.

A highly educated officer, he trained at military academies in Italy and the Soviet Union and went on to serve twice as Commander of the @SNAForce .

Nearly five decades later, he remains a living link to Somalia’s legendary military generation and is regarded as the last surviving SNA general to have received the Gold Star for his wartime service.

#Somalia #Mogadishu #SNA #SNAF