Somali National Army marks 56th anniversary
Celebrations are underway in Mogadishu as the country marks the 56th national army day anniversary since it was established in 1960.
The events are scheduled to take place in Somalia Ministry of Defence headquarters in Mogadishu.
The event is expected to be graced by Somalia government leaders, AMISOM and UN officers.
Early Tuesday morning all major roads in Mogadishu were closed as measures to tighten security ahead of the events.
Recently, Somalia national army and African Union forces have been gaining key towns from Al Shabaab.
Somali National Army was established on 12th April in 1960 and they are remembered for their historic actions in the past and present.
In the 1980s Somalia national army was regarded as one of the strongest armies in Africa. But the collapse of government in 1991 led to disintegration and loss of past glory. The current government is working of troops integration programme to rebuild the national army.