On June 21, a high-level delegation from the Somali Ministry of Defense, led by Director General Mr. Mohamed Omar, was received by Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari, EUTM-Somalia Mission Force Commander, at the International Campus in Mogadishu. The engagement marked a continuation of strategic dialogue between Somali defense institutions and the European Union Training Mission
Mogadishu, Somalia – June 16, 2025 – The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S), in close cooperation with the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), Somali Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) forces, successfully concluded the Green Shield I/25 exercise at the General Dhagabadan
Mogadishu, Somalia – 15 June 2025 In a significant step toward the modernization of Somalia’s Armed Forces, the Somali Air Force—in partnership with the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S)—has successfully concluded a four-week computer seminar aimed at enhancing digital competencies across defense operations. Held at the International Campus in Mogadishu, the seminar
The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) has further contributed to the development of the Somali National Army by delivering a Basic Mission Planning Course to 23 Somali officers at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC). Throughout the course, participants were introduced to the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) — a systematic approach that
The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) provided the Ammo Depot course at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC) to train the Somali National Army. This course is essential for training the SNA soldiers in the proper handling, storage, and distribution of ammunition. Proper ammunition management ensures operational effectiveness, minimizes risks, and enhances
SOMALIA – SOMALI PRESIDENT ATTENDS THE CELEBRATION OF THE ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY. Mogadishu, 2 June 2025 – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended the celebration marking the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic Day. The event, held in Mogadishu, brought together over 200 guests, including numerous members
On May 30th, the Chief of the Italian Defence Staff, General Luciano Portolano, arried out an official visit to the Headquarters of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S). Upon his arrival in Mogadishu, at the International Campus, General Portolano was received by the Commander of the EUTM-S mission, Brigadier General Giuseppe Zizzari.
