In the past few days, the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) had the great honor of welcoming a German delegation led by Ms. Madeleine Walther, Deputy Head of German Police Mission Support. This visit provided the opportunity to discuss with the EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, the current Mandate
The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) organized the “Blue Shield I/25” exercise to practice procedures for the response to a threat scenario. The 5-day exercise included the execution of a series of events, such as the activation of the Force Protection Unit, secure injured personnel, and the implementation of different Tactics, Techniques,
From April 20th to 26th, the Combat Lifesaver (CLS) course was held at the General Dhagabadan Training Centre (GDTC) in Mogadishu, led for the first time entirely by instructors from the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) Health Department. Coordinated and supported by the Head of Medical Planning at SNAF, the instructors delivered more than
In recent days, the Danish Ambassador to Somalia, His Excellency Steen Sonne Andersen, visited the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) in Mogadishu. The visit offered an opportunity for a constructive exchange with the EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, focusing on the current situation in Somalia and Denmark’s prospective participation
On April 21-22, the EUTM-S Advisory Team organized a seminar entitled “Ultrasound in Trauma – E-FAST Protocol”, attended by 12 physicians from Xoogaa Somali Military Hospital at the EUTM-S Headquarters. The seminar aimed to equip participants with the ultrasound skills necessary to identify and rule out life-threatening injuries in trauma patients, as well as
In the past few days, the Danish Defence Attaché for Somalia, Col. Jens Gynther LINDVING, together with the incoming Attaché, Col. Lasse SAND, visited the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) in Mogadishu. This visit provided the opportunity to discuss with the EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, the overall situation
The 1st edition of the Computer Seminar, organized by the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S), was held at the General Dhagabadan Training Centre from March 17th to April 17th. The seminar brought together 13 people from Somali National Army. It was organized into three parts: basic, intermediate, and advanced, in order to
The Basic Infantry Course, Company Commander Course, and Senior Officer Course, organized by the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S), have been completed. The closing ceremony took place on April 13th at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC). The event was attended by the EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, the
In the past few days, the Italian plenipotentiary Minister, His Excellency Alberto Pieri, visited the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) in Mogadishu. This visit provided the opportunity to discuss with the EUTM-S Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, the security situation in Somalia and the training activities carried out by EUTM-S,
EUTM-S organizes the Basic Infantry Officer Course to train Somali military personnel, providing essential skills for planning and executing operations at the Platoon level. The course covers tactical operations, map reading, and physical training, focusing on practical readiness. This initiative strengthens the Somali National Army and supports long-term security and stability in Somalia, using
