British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴

Official channel for Operation TANGHAM; the UK's military contribution to a secure, stable and prosperous Somalia.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

We hosted 🇸🇴 DG Hassan Said Samantar from #Somali National Army to discuss training opportunities such as military planning, counter IED, logistics and civil military coordination to be provided to #SNA by @UKForcesSomalia

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

Trying to reduce our environmental impact @UKForcesSomalia recently moved from single use plastic to reusable water coolers. This saves 40 bottles for every 20 litres! #COP26 #WeSustain @UKArmyLogistics

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

Excellent visit alongside @BPST_A as they help ensure @updf_ troops are ready to support @amisomsomalia with a wide range of engineering assets. #Ubique @CorpsSM

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

Today, alongside our friends from the British Embassy Mogadishu, we paused in remembrance, to show our respect for the fallen. We will remember them. @UKinSomalia #RememberanceDay #poppy

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

Remembrance Day in Somalia also marked the transition of Command from Colonel Mark Nooney MC to Colonel Alex Porter. We are honoured to have served alongside Colonel Mark over the last 12 months. Thank you for your service.
#Somalia

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

@UKForcesSomalia and Allies gathered to commemorate Armistice Day and remember those who gave their lives so we could live ours. We will remember them. #ArmisticeDay

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

This #UNDay we focus on Capt Thompson 🇬🇧 She is assisting the UN to reforest Somalia 🇸🇴 via a long-term drone reforestation capability. This will counter soil erosion and it’s impact on agriculture to support communities and a sustainable Somalia. @UNSomalia @UKinSomalia @UNSOS_

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

Thanks to 🇬🇧 support, #Somali National Army received vehicles and multi-skilled Route Search and IEDD equipment to help build #SNA’s IED threat mitigation capacity.
Through our partnership with Somali National Army, we are working towards a safer Somali🇸🇴

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

HQ 60 Sector SNA, assisted by UK forces, hosted a planning meeting with the SPF, AMISOM and Ghanaian Formed Police Unit to enable co-ordination between SWS security forces during the elections. All remain committed to supporting the peaceful delivery of elections in #Somalia

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

A Coy 47 Bn SNA recently passed out of BSTC in #Baidoa following an arduous 8 week course delivered by a team of Somali and British instructors. A Coy continues to deliver stability and security to the people of Bay Region. UK Forces wish them every success in the future.

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

9,000 families now have access to clean and safe water in Hanano village, #Baidoa, thanks to #UKaid.

In support of sustainable solutions for displaced communities, the 🇬🇧supported the drilling of a borehole that's contributing to Baidoa’s water supply.

[Kate Foster @KFosterFCDO]

Humanity, through its actions and inaction, has led to our planet overheating faster than we thought #IPCC #ClimateReport

Protecting the most vulnerable is a priority for 🇬🇧 & I’m delighted 🇸🇴 has submitted an NDC to tackle #climatechange. We look forward to working together!

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

We’ve made it!

8400km complete! Running, cycling and rowing the journey between Mogadishu, Somalia and Dover, England in support of #SaveTheChildren. We finished with a group 48km best effort row.

£1000 raised so far and 80% of our target met. If you can, please donate.

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

British Forces Somalia are fundraising for @SC_Somalia by running🏃 cycling🚴🏼‍♂️ & rowing🚣🏽 (when we hit the sea!) the equivalent distance of Mogadishu to Dover. #SaveTheChildren

3,367 miles in! 5,025 to go! £1000 so far! Please help where you can. 🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧

https://t.co/YuwW5al3xO

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

Whilst we on Op TANGHAM are deployed, it’s great to see football coming home! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇴⚽️

#EUROS2020 @EnglandFootball

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

It's coming home! England fans in the Armed Forces will be tuning in from around the world to support their team today. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This photo shows Army personnel deployed to protect peace and security in Somalia celebrating an England goal earlier in the Euros. ⚽

#ENGGER #EURO2020

[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

“In 🇸🇴, we are supporting the development of #Somali National Army through training, equipment & training facilities” LCPL Suman deployed in 🇸🇴

On #ArmedForcesDay, we honour the incredible work of the men & women in the armed forces community
⁦⁦@UKForcesSomalia⁩
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[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

Since 2016, Britain has been delivering training and equipment to Somali National Army (SNA). Today, 100 SNA recruits completed their training and took part in a graduation ceremony attended by their Sector Commander and British Ambassador @KFosterFCDO 🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

British Forces in Somalia celebrated #WorldEnvironmentDay alongside the @UN by conducting a beach clean up and recycling initiative within the Aden Adde International Airport.

@UKinSomalia @UNSomalia

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

British Army 🇬🇧 working in Somalia 🇸🇴 with UN 🇺🇳 wish you all a happy and safe UN Peacekeeping Day. #UNPeacekeeping

We send our best wishes to fellow @BritishArmy in South Sudan 🇸🇸 and Mali 🇲🇱.

@UNSOS @amisomsomalia @UNPeacekeeping @UNMISSMedia @UN_MINUSMA

[British Forces Somalia 🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKForcesSomalia]

British Forces Somalia are fundraising for @SC_Somalia by running🏃 cycling🚴🏼‍♂️ & rowing🚣🏽 (when we hit the sea!) the equivalent distance of Mogadishu to Dover. #SaveTheChildren

3,367 miles in! 5,025 to go! £1000 so far! Please help where you can. 🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧

https://t.co/YuwW5al3xO

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

In #Somalia, @UNMAS works closely with national authorities and international partners to rid the country of the threat of #explosive hazards, provide explosive ordnance risk education to communities, and support mine #survivors. #3PMA #IMAD2021