🇸🇴 Somalia Sets Its Sights on Becoming a Regional Science & Technology Powerhouse Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre today laid the foundation stone for #SIMAD University’s state of the art Science and Technology Center in #Dayniile, Mogadishu, marking another step in Somalia’s push to expand scientific research and advanced education. Beyond SIMAD, Somalia is also pursuing a national Technology University in partnership with Qatar, with the ambition of making it one of Africa’s leading institutions in science, engineering and technology. The partnership is expected to support technical training, curriculum development and academic standards. With both initiatives moving forward, Somalia is investing in the people, institutions and expertise needed to strengthen its position in Africa’s science and technology sector. #Somalia #Mogadishu #Qatar #Kuwait #ScienceAndTechnology #HigherEducation #HornOfAfrica #EastAfrica #SIMADUniversity

After graduating from the Centre for Defense Higher Studies (CASD) in Rome, Italy, with a Master’s degree in Strategy and Security, the newly appointed Commander of the #Somali Air Force, Brigadier General Abdirisak Mohamud (Qalombi), brings strong academic and military credentials to the role. His studies focused on defense strategy, international security, and military planning, strengthening his ability to understand modern warfare and regional security challenges. Alongside his education, he has built extensive field experience through involvement in the Ogaden struggle, military training in Eritrea, and professional development in other countries across the region. This combination of academic training and operational experience has shaped his leadership profile. His appointment reflects Somalia’s continued effort to modernize its armed forces and develop highly trained military leaders capable of strengthening national defense and sovereignty. #Somalia #SomaliAirForce #SNA #SomaliMilitary #DefenseForces #MilitaryLeadership #NationalSecurity #AirForce

Ramadan nights in Mogadishu hit different. 🌙✨ The city came alive after iftar — lights glowing, streets full, and the sound of prayer echoing through the night. From ocean breezes to late night gatherings. #RamadanNights #Mogadishu #Somalia #RamadanVibes #EastAfrica #MuslimWorld #Barakah #NightLife #Ummah #VisitSomalia

Opening this Eid, Jazeera Aqua Park in #Mogadishu 🇸🇴 is fully Somali-owned, with new rides, hotels, and expansions planned for next Eid. In a region where private ownership dominates beaches and resorts, Somalia is showing what locally controlled development can look like. Unlike much of Africa, where foreign companies often control resorts, this park and beach belong to the people. It’s a rare example of locals leading reconstruction, creating spaces that benefit citizens directly, and proving Somalia can rebuild on its own terms. Jazeera Aqua Park isn’t just entertainment—it’s a symbol of a future where development serves the population, not outsiders, and a first step toward a new model for Africa. #Somalia #Africa #LocalOwnership #InvestInAfrica #SomaliPride #CommunityDevelopment #SomaliaRising #LocallyOwned #FutureOfAfrica #JazeeraAquaPark

Sudanese celebrating Somalia’s independence is not a new sight. This connection did not begin in 2026. It did not begin in 1960. It goes back to the 1800s. Across the Red Sea, Sudanese scholars, traders, and families settled in Somali cities long before modern borders existed. They built lives here. They prayed here. They traded here. They became part of the social fabric. So today’s arrival of Sudanese families into Somalia is not something unfamiliar. It is history continuing itself. From the 1800s… To 1960 independence celebrations… To today. The bond between 🇸🇴 Somalia and 🇸🇩 Sudan has always been deeper than headlines. This isn’t new. This is legacy. 🇸🇴🤝🇸🇩 ⸻ #Somalia #Sudan #SomaliSudanese #HornOfAfrica #RedSea #AfricanHistory #PanAfrican #1960 #Independence #AfricanUnity #Mogadishu #Khartoum #EastAfrica #NorthAfrica #Brotherhood

🇸🇴✈️ A new chapter for #Somalia. Newly trained Somali pilots, educated in #Türkiye Air Force Academy, now mastering modern drone operations. #Somalia’s new generation of pilots and drone operators marks a turning point in restoring airpower and safeguarding the sovereignty of 🇸🇴✈️

Defense Minister H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and SNA Chief Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rage attended the graduation of #Somali military officers at Ahmed bin Mohamed Military College in #Doha. The Minister praised #Qatar’s role in advancing officer training and enhancing the operational capacity of the Somali National Army. #Somalia #Qatar #Defense #Military #Doha #SNA #SONNA