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The Somali Armed Forces are the military forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia. [12] . Headed by the president as commander-in-chief, they are constitutionally mandated to ensure the nation's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. [13] In 1990 the Armed Forces were made up of the Army, Air Force, Air Defence Force, and Navy. [14]
Feb 15, 2024 · The U.S. will build up to five military bases for the Somali army in a project that seeks to bolster the Somalia national army’s capabilities amid ongoing threats from an extremist group.
The Somali National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Xooga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, lit. 'Somali Ground Forces') is the ground forces component of the Somali Armed Forces, and is the largest out of the three service branches that make up the majority of the Armed Forces.
Aug 25, 2023 · Somalia's army and allied fighters on Friday captured the town of El Buur, the al Shabaab militia's main stronghold in the country's central region, a significant breakthrough in the...
Aug 25, 2023 · The Somali government believes its army will be ready for the 2024 withdrawal of AU forces, but others aren’t so sure.
May 31, 2022 · The announcement of what US Africa Command (Africom), describes as a "small, persistent US military presence" will come as a relief to Somalis who have experienced a surge of Islamist attacks...
Nov 30, 2022 · Somali defense officials say the country is making progress in building a viable security force capable of fighting al-Shabab. The article reports on the role of Turkey, the U.S., and local forces in the ongoing operations, as well as the challenges and controversies.
