Douala, March 27, 2025 – The Federal Republic of Somalia received a substantial shipment of military equipment from the African Union on Thursday, including armored vehicles, helmets and vests, an armored personnel carrier, fuel and water tankers, engines, medical supplies, and other essential resources, aimed at bolstering the country’s security infrastructure and contributing to regional stability.
Somali Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU, H.E. Amb. Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, received the equipment during a handover event with the AU Continental Logistics Base (CLB) team in Douala, Cameroon.
The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its heartfelt appreciation to the African Union for its continued and invaluable support, which strengthens regional security, supports institutional development, and advances counterterrorism efforts, reaffirming the shared dedication to fostering long-term stability, resilience, and progress across the continent