SNA Commander Holds Strategic Talks with AUSSOM Leadership on Security Transition and Counter — Terrorism Operations. MOGADISHU (SONNA), 2026-02-19 — The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, recently convened a high-level security meeting at his headquarters in Mogadishu.
The gathering, which took place on Thursday, included the Special Representative of the African Union and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, and AUSSOM Force Commander, General Sam Kavuma.
The primary focus of the meeting was to synchronize military efforts between national and continental forces.
The discussions, held in closed doors, heavily emphasized the reinforcement of strategic cooperation and direct operational partnership between the SNA Command and the AUSSOM deployment.
A key agenda item was the practical execution of the Security Transition Plan, a critical framework designed to transfer full security responsibilities from African Union forces to Somali national security institutions.
Both leadership teams evaluated the current progress of this transition to ensure a seamless alignment with the capability generation and deployment readiness of the SNA.
In addition to the transition strategy, the military leaders also deliberated on immediate tactical methods to accelerate the tempo of ongoing joint operations aimed at eradicating the Kharijite terrorist networks.
The commanders reviewed battlefield logistics and operational adjustments needed to maintain momentum on the frontlines and effectively secure newly liberated territories.
Concluding the meeting, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud expressed his gratitude to the AUSSOM leadership. He commended the mission for its role in safeguarding national security and contributing to the broader stabilization of the Federal Republic of Somalia, reaffirming the SNA’s commitment to fighting alongside international partners until the terrorist threat is fully neutralized.
The strategic talks between the SNA and AUSSOM are a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen Somalia’s security institutions and combat terrorism effectively.
The successful implementation of the Security Transition Plan and the enhancement of joint operations are expected to significantly contribute to the stability and security of the region. Further details are expected as the transition progresses and the joint operations continue.
The SNA and AUSSOM remain committed to working together to ensure a secure and stable Somalia.
Source: sonna.
