Somalia: Somali PM Marks 66th Anniversary of National Army, Hails Security Gains

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre attended a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the Somali National Army, emphasizing the need for a strong military to safeguard national sovereignty. He praised recent gains by government forces against militant groups in various regions and announced the establishment of a new facility dedicated to the welfare of veterans and families of fallen soldiers.