Somalia Launches Police Instructor Training Backed By Japan

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia has launched a 10-day training programme for police instructors in Mogadishu as the federal government seeks to strengthen the capacity of the country’s security forces and improve public safety services.

The programme was launched by Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, at the General Kaahiye Police Training School in Mogadishu.

Funded by Japan and implemented in partnership with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, the initiative aims to improve the skills of Somali Police Force instructors and raise the standard of police training across the country.

The programme forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Somalia’s security institutions as the government continues reforms aimed at improving law enforcement capabilities and stabilisation efforts.

The training will initially focus on instructors based in Mogadishu before being gradually expanded to Somalia’s regional states to enhance policing capacity at regional and district levels.

Speaking at the launch, Ismail said improving the professionalism and effectiveness of the police force remained critical to strengthening security and public trust in state institutions.

Somalia has stepped up international security cooperation in recent years as it works to rebuild national institutions after decades of conflict and as African Union forces gradually transition security responsibilities to Somali authorities.

Japan has been among Somalia’s international partners supporting security sector reform, governance and stabilisation programmes through bilateral and multilateral initiatives.