The Somali army announced on Thursday that it has officially taken control of a military base in the Lower Juba region from the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
This handover marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transition of security responsibilities from African Union forces to the Somali military.
According to the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the transfer is part of the third phase of reducing the presence of African Union troops in the country.
Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Nur emphasized that this event represents a historic step towards the country taking full responsibility for its security.
He reiterated the Ministry of Defense's commitment to assuming full control over national security as part of its broader strategy.
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