Djibouti police chief visits Mogadishu in bid to deepen security cooperation with Somalia

Chief of the Djibouti National Police, Colonel Abdiraḥman Ali Kahin (center) arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday and was welcomed by top Somali police officers. (Photo: Handout)

By Abdirahman Khalif
Sunday, July 12, 2026

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He said visiting different parts of Somalia would enable him to assess the police service's needs first-hand and identify areas where cooperation between the two countries can deliver practical results.

Colonel Kahin added that Djibouti and Somalia have maintained close cooperation in policing and security for many years, noting that the visit offers an opportunity to further strengthen collaboration between the two police institutions.

According to officials, the talks are expected to focus on practical measures to improve the skills of Somali police officers, strengthen institutional capacity and support ongoing reforms within the Somali Police. The discussions will also examine ways to expand exchanges between officers from both countries as part of broader efforts to enhance cooperation in law enforcement.

Somali Police Chief Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi welcomed the visiting delegation and thanked Colonel Kahin for accepting the invitation to visit Mogadishu, saying the visit reflects the close relationship between Somalia and Djibouti.

He said the visit marks another step in strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two countries and demonstrates the shared commitment of both governments to continue working together on security and police development.

The Somali police chief also described the visit as a symbol of the brotherhood shared by the people and governments of Somalia and Djibouti, expressing hope that the discussions would produce practical outcomes that benefit both police services.