The Somali authorities and the US have signed an settlement to strengthen the Somali Nationwide Armed Forces (SNA) of their struggle towards the Al-Shabaab insurgency.
The deal, which was introduced on Wednesday in Mogadishu, will see the US improve its help and coaching for the SNA, particularly the elite Danab brigade, and set up navy facilities in 5 Somali cities.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who witnessed the signing ceremony, mentioned the settlement would assist his authorities reform and enhance the SNA, and safe the nation from the terrorist menace.
He additionally thanked the US for its function in enhancing the capabilities of the Danab and different Somali safety companies, and urged the joint committee of the 2 international locations to prioritize the implementation of the deal.
The settlement was signed by Somali Protection Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Shane Dixon, and attended by US Deputy Secretary of State for Safety Bonnie Denise Jenkins.
