MOGADISHU ( Halbeeg News) – An event to mark the 59th anniversary of the Somali National Army is underway in Mogadishu.
Senior Somali government officials headed by President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo are attending the colorful occasion which is taking place at Department of Defense Headquarters in the capital.
Major roads leading to the area has been closed for security purpose.
The President is expected to brief on the ongoing military operation against the armed group al-Shabaab.
Somalia which once had a formidable army in the continent established its military in the 1960s shortly after the independence from the Italian colony.
Friendly states led by Turkey are helping the Federal Government of Somalia in rebuilding and equipment of the Somali military.
















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