Officers and soldiers from the Somali Police and NISA have completed a 12-month training in modern techniques of crime investigation, collection and preservation of evidence.
Heavy gunfire was heard in Baidoa this morning, after forces supporting different political parties clashed in the city, with the security situation remaining tense.
Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni has announced a sweeping restructuring of the regional police force, appointing a new second deputy commander and fresh leadership across key departments, including the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and regional police commands. The move is seen as part of broader security reforms to strengthen law enforcement in the semi-autonomous state.
Somalia’s government has welcomed the new US-Iran ceasefire, saying lower tensions in the Gulf could help bring peace and security to the Horn of Africa.