Somalia Marks Decade of Security Reform Programme, Defence Minister Says

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has hailed a decade of progress in strengthening the country’s security sector, as a flagship programme to rebuild national security institutions drew to a close.

Speaking in Mogadishu, Fiqi said the “Strengthening Somali National Security Architecture” programme had played a central role in rebuilding the country’s security framework, helping align policies, reinforce institutions and improve the operational capacity of the armed forces and other agencies.

“The programme has made a significant contribution to the establishment and development of our national security architecture,” he said.

The initiative, backed by the United Kingdom, has supported reforms aimed at creating a more coordinated and effective security system in Somalia, which continues to battle Islamist insurgents.

Fiqi thanked Britain for its long-standing support, saying the partnership underscored international commitment to Somalia’s efforts to restore stability after decades of conflict.

Senior government officials, including Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail and National Security Adviser Aweys Haji, attended the event alongside UK Ambassador Charles King.

The programme’s conclusion marks a milestone in Somalia’s push to build more resilient security institutions capable of maintaining peace and addressing evolving threats.