By Zamzam Osman - Reporter
Djibouti, 24 April 2026 Somali police recruits completed six months of training in Djibouti backed by Italy and Djibouti, Somali Police Force said Thursday.
The group, described as the 24th cohort of Somali police trainees in Djibouti, completed their training at the Idriss Farah Abaneh Police Academy.
The training was conducted with support from Djiboutian police instructors and Italy’s Carabinieri, who provided expertise in modern policing and security operations, Djibouti’s state news agency ADI said.
Somali Police Commissioner Asad Osman Abdullahi, who attended the graduation ceremony, thanked Djibouti and Italy for their continued support.
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The recruits received training in modern combat tactics, planning and execution of specialised security operations.
Djibouti’s Interior Minister Said Nouh Hassan attended the closing ceremony, highlighting cooperation between the two countries.
Somalia has been working with international partners to rebuild its security institutions after years of conflict.