Somali National Army Stories

DusitD2 attack financier Mohamed Jama killed by airstrike in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 30, 2024

Mohamed was al-Shabaab's finance boss during the Westgate Mall (2013) and Dusit (2019) terror attacks.

Somali Federal Forces orders forces to withdraw from Lower Jubaland
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2024

Federal forces stationed in Ras Kamboni reportedly used drones to attack Jubbaland troops, which reportedly sparked the violence.

Jubaland, Somali National Army forces clash in Raaskambooni on Somali- Kenya border
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2024

Tensions have escalated between the Somali Federal Government and the Jubaland regional government since Ahmed Mohamed Islam was re-elected for a thir...

Burundi soldiers hand over military base in Jowhar to Somali Forces
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 21, 2024

The African Union peacekeeping mission said the transfer of the military facility is according to plans in Phase Three of ATMIS's drawdown efforts, ai...

ATMIS begins third phase of troop drawdown from Somalia, hands over Bariire base
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 15, 2024

The third phase of the troop drawdown follows the successful completion of the first two phases, finalised in June 2023 and January 2024, respectively...

Fallen SNA commander Major Mohamed Nuur praised for exemplary leadership
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 15, 2024

Speaker Adan said the commander's ultimate death in the line of duty is a testament to his patriotism and commitment to the defense of his country.

Somali forces neutralise Al-Shabaab militants in successful raid
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 19, 2024

Somali army said that the military operation took place in the village of Taflow, 28 km south of the city of Baardheere in Bay Province, southern Soma...

EU approves $116.9 million in funding to boost security in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 18, 2024

The EU is the largest direct contributor to the AU peacekeeping mission to Somalia with nearly a whopping EUR 2.87 billion (Sh407 billion) funding sin...

30 militants killed in latest offensive by Somali National Army on Al Shabaab
Amina Wako  |  Mar 03, 2024

SNA, assisted by the Jubaland regional force, executed at least 30 members of Al-Shabab in Jamaame town, Lower Jubba area, over the weekend, according...

Somalia's Danab force joins multinational military exercise in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2024

The military exercise, dubbed Justified Accord 2024, aims to enhance partner readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response, and humanitarian as...

Victory dance: Somali National Army celebrate victory against Al-Shabaab
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 15, 2023

Somali Macaawisleey militia and Somali National Army (SNA) fighters celebrating with the traditional Wilsoqo dance after successfully repelling an att...

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