EUTM-S conducts training on the sandbox which is a military planning tool to support the Somali National Army (SNA) at the General Daghadaban Training Centre (GDTC) in Mogadishu. Sandbox training allows soldiers to practice in tactical planning and procedures by identifying and implementing the necessary actions to achieve specific objectives. EUTM-S was established in 2010
The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) provides Counter -Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) lessons to the Somali National Army (SNA) personnel, in order to address the evolving threat of explosive hazards, upskilling personnel through training programs. EUTM-S works in partnership with the SNA and the Minister of Defence, using a “Three Pillar Approach”
On December 24th, a significant meeting took place between the Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lieutenant General Samuel Kavuma, and the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari. During this fruitful discussion, they expressed their intention to continue future collaboration in
On December 24th, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) Mission Force Commander, met with the Commander of the Somali Air Force, Major General Mohamud Sheik Ali. Brigadier General Zizzari underscored the importance of these collaborations in achieving long-term stability in Somalia and it was an important step towards building
From December 17 to 18, 2024, the Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC Dir), Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, visited the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) in Mogadishu. During his visit, he met with the EUTM-S personnel expressing his admiration for the exceptional dedication and professionalism of the
Surgery Seminar on sutures and needles, organized by the EUTM Somalia Advisory Team and attended by 5 doctors and 1 nurse from Xoogaa Army Hospital of Mogadishu, took place on December 17th and 18th at EUTM-S Headquarters. The purpose of the sutures seminar (first day) was to provide an update for medical and nursing
On December 18th, a significant meeting took place between the Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC Dir), Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, and the Acting Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Major General Marius Ngendabanka. During this
In the past few days, the Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC Dir), Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, visited the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) in Mogadishu. This was the opportunity, accompanied by EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, to meet U.S. Ambassador to the Federal
EUTM-Somalia had the honor of welcoming a Swedish delegation, led by the Chief of Swedish Army, Major General Jonny Lindfors. The Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, received the distinguished guests and discussed the general status of the mission, its current condition, challenges and success factors. Brig. Gen. Zizzari provided a comprehensive briefing
On December 7th, EUTM-Somalia had the distinct honor of hosting a U.S. delegation led by Major General Garrick M. Harmon, Director of Strategy, Engagement, and Programs at United States @AFRICOM @USSOCAF. The Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, welcomed the distinguished guest and presented an overview of the general security situation in Somalia,
