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Somalia’s Armed Forces, particularly the elite Gorgor Special Forces unit, have been deployed to Türkiye to undergo advanced military training.

Somalia’s Armed Forces, particularly the elite Gorgor Special Forces unit, have been deployed to Türkiye to undergo advanced military training.

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U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) officers are providing training to Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces, with Baledogle serving as the main hub for the unit’s development and training. “Danab” means “Lightning” in Somali, reflecting the unit’s role as a rapid-response and elite combat force within the Somali National Army.

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) officers are providing training to Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces, with Baledogle serving as the main hub for the unit’s development and training. “Danab” means “Lightning” in Somali, reflecting the unit’s role as a rapid-response and elite combat force within the Somali National Army.

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The Commander of the Somali National Army, accompanied by the Commander of the Turkish Military Training Mission (TURKSOM), visited Baidoa today to inspect military bases currently under construction. The visit comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen the Somali National Army's infrastructure and expand its operational capabilities across the country. Meanwhile, plans are underway to relocate the Somali Air Force's main operating base to Baidoa. Mogadishu's airport has become increasingly congested, while heightened surveillance and monitoring in the capital have created operational challenges for combat aircraft. Recently, the British Ambassador to Somalia remarked that he wakes up each morning to the sound of F-16 fighter jets operating over Mogadishu, underscoring the growing military air activity around the capital.

The Commander of the Somali National Army, accompanied by the Commander of the Turkish Military Training Mission (TURKSOM), visited Baidoa today to inspect military bases currently under construction. The visit comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen the Somali National Army's infrastructure and expand its operational capabilities across the country. Meanwhile, plans are underway to relocate the Somali Air Force's main operating base to Baidoa. Mogadishu's airport has become increasingly congested, while heightened surveillance and monitoring in the capital have created operational challenges for combat aircraft. Recently, the British Ambassador to Somalia remarked that he wakes up each morning to the sound of F-16 fighter jets operating over Mogadishu, underscoring the growing military air activity around the capital.

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Senior Somali Air Force and Pakistani Air Force officials are holding high-level talks in Mogadishu focused on strengthening cooperation and enhancing Somalia’s air force capabilities. The Pakistani delegation is led by Air Marshal Muhammad Sarfraz, Pakistan’s Air Defence Commander and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff.

Senior Somali Air Force and Pakistani Air Force officials are holding high-level talks in Mogadishu focused on strengthening cooperation and enhancing Somalia’s air force capabilities. The Pakistani delegation is led by Air Marshal Muhammad Sarfraz, Pakistan’s Air Defence Commander and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff.

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Somalia’s PM Confirms Turkish Investment in New Mogadishu Port Project Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has, for the first time, confirmed plans for Turkish investors to develop a major new port near Warsheekh, on the outskirts of Mogadishu. The nearly $4 billion project is expected to include a port, a special economic zone and industrial facilities. The site is also located near the planned location of Somalia’s satellite launch facility. Prime Minister Hamza said the government has reached an agreement with Turkish investors to develop the project under a public-private partnership model. He also revealed that Qatari investors have expressed interest in investing in Mogadishu’s airport, although discussions on the proposed investment are still ongoing. Hamza said construction has also begun on a highway connecting the area to Mogadishu as part of a broader development initiative known as “New Mogadishu,” aimed at expanding the capital and boosting economic activity.

Somalia’s PM Confirms Turkish Investment in New Mogadishu Port Project Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has, for the first time, confirmed plans for Turkish investors to develop a major new port near Warsheekh, on the outskirts of Mogadishu. The nearly $4 billion project is expected to include a port, a special economic zone and industrial facilities. The site is also located near the planned location of Somalia’s satellite launch facility. Prime Minister Hamza said the government has reached an agreement with Turkish investors to develop the project under a public-private partnership model. He also revealed that Qatari investors have expressed interest in investing in Mogadishu’s airport, although discussions on the proposed investment are still ongoing. Hamza said construction has also begun on a highway connecting the area to Mogadishu as part of a broader development initiative known as “New Mogadishu,” aimed at expanding the capital and boosting economic activity.

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The Turkish government regularly trains and equips Somalia’s Gorgor forces, which are among the best trained and best equipped units in the Somali military. These troops have recently returned from Türkiye, where they received commando training.

The Turkish government regularly trains and equips Somalia’s Gorgor forces, which are among the best trained and best equipped units in the Somali military. These troops have recently returned from Türkiye, where they received commando training.

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Türkiye’s new Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, and the Commander of TURKSOM, Major General Sabahattin Kalkan, accompanied by a Turkish delegation, visited Warsheekh in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region. The delegation visited the area where Türkiye is developing a satellite launch and space facility, with Somalia expected to conduct its first satellite launch from the site in 2027. The visit comes as the Somali government has also announced plans for Turkish investors to develop a major new port near Warsheekh, alongside a special economic zone and industrial facilities, as part of the proposed “New Mogadishu” development project.

Türkiye’s new Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, and the Commander of TURKSOM, Major General Sabahattin Kalkan, accompanied by a Turkish delegation, visited Warsheekh in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region. The delegation visited the area where Türkiye is developing a satellite launch and space facility, with Somalia expected to conduct its first satellite launch from the site in 2027. The visit comes as the Somali government has also announced plans for Turkish investors to develop a major new port near Warsheekh, alongside a special economic zone and industrial facilities, as part of the proposed “New Mogadishu” development project.

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Turkish F-16 fighter jets returned to Mogadishu after conducting airstrikes against terrorist targets in Somalia's central Hiiraan region. The jets, deployed earlier this year, continue to support Somali forces in counterterrorism operations.

Turkish F-16 fighter jets returned to Mogadishu after conducting airstrikes against terrorist targets in Somalia's central Hiiraan region. The jets, deployed earlier this year, continue to support Somali forces in counterterrorism operations.

39,619 views • 2 months ago

Mogadishu, after nearly five years of improved security and stability, is rapidly transforming. Growing business activity, development, and major construction projects are reshaping the city and positioning it to compete with other capitals across the region.

Mogadishu, after nearly five years of improved security and stability, is rapidly transforming. Growing business activity, development, and major construction projects are reshaping the city and positioning it to compete with other capitals across the region.

34,472 views • 2 months ago

Video footage of Somaliland soldiers and officers who defected today and joined the North Eastern State forces, a federal member state of Somalia.

Video footage of Somaliland soldiers and officers who defected today and joined the North Eastern State forces, a federal member state of Somalia.

24,574 views • 1 month ago

Hormuud University in Mogadishu stands as a clear example of the rapid growth and development the capital has witnessed in recent years, despite the city’s road infrastructure still facing significant challenges.

Hormuud University in Mogadishu stands as a clear example of the rapid growth and development the capital has witnessed in recent years, despite the city’s road infrastructure still facing significant challenges.

12,994 views • 27 days ago

The Gorgor forces, equipped with combat vehicles produced by Turkish defense companies, have in recent hours opened up key roads in central regions of Somalia. They have taken control of areas that had been under Al-Shabaab control for nine years.

The Gorgor forces, equipped with combat vehicles produced by Turkish defense companies, have in recent hours opened up key roads in central regions of Somalia. They have taken control of areas that had been under Al-Shabaab control for nine years.

21,866 views • 5 months ago

Mogadisho Somalia.

Mogadisho Somalia.

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