FOSL wrapped up a 4-days Command Centre training for SLCG officers at coast guard training centre . The program enhanced officer’s skills in search & rescue, maritime communications, seamanship and human rights, strengthening teamwork readiness and safety at sea.

A warm welcome to Kati Bailey, our new Deputy Head of Mission! Seconded by CMC Finland, Kati brings a wealth of experience in crisis management, in particular CSDP Missions. Read the full article here ⬇️ bit.ly/4hTGhyA

The EU and Somalia are partnering to honour the landmark UN Resolution 1325, recognizing women as vital leaders in peacebuilding and security. Check out our video ⬇️ bit.ly/48VEtCJ @eutmsomalia.bsky.social

Our Head of Mission met with 11 PMPFOfficial Commanders participating in the Basic Maritime English Course in Bossaso. The visit emphasized the importance of capacity building, international standards, and cooperation in strengthening maritime safety and security in Puntland.

📢Join the #EUCAPSOM team! 📝We have several international positions at HQ and Field Offices in Puntland and Somaliland. ⏳Apply by 18 November bit.ly/49tUfoD #job #vacancies #applynow #police #ruleoflaw

Field Office Puntland held a practical Search and Rescue exercise (SAR) at sea for (PMPF) Maritime Police Unit Commanders. They practiced SAR/Man Overboard drills to strengthen coordination and operational capacity for maritime emergencies.

EUCAP Somalia ayaa qalab ugu deeqday xarunta baadigoobka iyo samatabixinta badda Somaliyeed ee ku taala Muqdisha. bit.ly/4ot1GAE EUCAP Somalia donated equipment to Somalia’s Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre.

EUCAP Somalia’s Field Office in #Puntland successfully concluded a two-week seminar on the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) to 15 Puntland Maritime Police Force Commanders: bit.ly/4qaij5Q

With the support of our Field Office in Somaliland, the Maritime Security Coordination Office organized the Somaliland Maritime Security and Development Coordination Meeting in Hargeisa: bit.ly/47sYuz @iom.int @UNODC

EUCAP trained 56 Police officers in Somaliland on Leadership & Command, focusing on leadership, ethics, human rights & cybersecurity. The Police Commissioner awarded certificates, thanking EUCAP for strengthening police leadership.

Under the EU-funded Red Sea Project, #EUCAPSOM supported an INTERPOL-led mentoring session on illegal fisheries in Bossaso. The event stressed stronger coordination and inter-agency cooperation to combat fisheries crime.

Through its Field Office in #Puntland, EUCAP #Somalia successfully conducted a two-week Training of Trainers course for 15 Commanders of the Puntland Maritime Police Force. These Commanders were also trained in maritime radio comms (#SOLAS) and all obtained the Short Range Certificate #SCR.

EUCAP Somalia welcomed the Technical Specialist Advisor from the #Puntland Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources, to prepare upcoming training and support its legal capacity. The Mission reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening #maritimegovernance.

Together with @undp.org and @unwomen.bsky.social, EUCAP successfully organized a workshop on 'Enhancing First Response and Investigative Capacities in addressing Gender-Based Violence #GBV in #Somaliland': bit.ly/3KkCEFh

You can now find the video of the Federal Darwish Ceremony on our YouTube channel - or watch directly below! Team Europe - @EUDEL in Somalia @eutmsomalia.bsky.social @EUNAVFOR Atalanta

The Mission bid farewell this week to its esteemed colleague, Deputy Head of Mission Dr. Fabian Loewenberg. Fabian served with EUCAP Somalia for over five years. EUCAP Somalia is grateful for Fabian's contribution to the success of the Mission and wishes him the very best!

Supported by EUCAP Somalia, the second cohort of Federal Darwish trainees graduated yesterday in Mogadishu, in the presence of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama and other high-level officials. Read our press release here: bit.ly/468Xa46

Yesterday, our Head of Mission and Head of Operations met with the Somali Police Chief, General Abdullahi. Progress on Somali police development was discussed, including the development of the Command and Control Centre, and possibilities for further assistance. 🇸🇴 🇪🇺

Last week in #Rome, EUCAP #Somalia and its #Somali partners participated in the high-level #Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum (MCGFF). Read all about it here: bit.ly/3KjqZq0 ! #EUNAVFOR #IMO #GuardiaCostiera #MaritimeSecurity #MaritimeSafety

🔎NATIONAL POSITIONS vacant! 🙏 For more information and how to apply: bit.ly/4nvPU8l The deadline for applications is 28 September 2025 at 16:00 (EAT). Please share this post within your network and tag someone in the comments who might be interested. #jobs #work

⚠️EUCAP Somalia is looking for a service provider who can offer (online) #peersupport #training to our Mission Members (in English). Interested? Check out the Call for Expression of Interest via the following link and apply by 15 October! bit.ly/45YWuyf

Waxan si Wadajir @UNTMIS & @EUNAVFOR, u tababarnay 14 sarkal oo ka tirsan ha’yadda bada si ay u noqdan isku-dubayaasha hawlagallada SAR.Tababarkan 2 isbuc ah wuxu xoojinaya diyar-garowga SAR, wafajinta hab-racyada IMO, xuquqda adanaha,sharciga iyo diyarinta qorshaha qaran ee SAR.

Together with #UNTMIS & #EUNAVFOR, we trained 14 Somali maritime officers as #SAR Mission Coordinators. The two-week course strengthens SAR readiness, aligns procedures with IMO standards, embeds human rights & legal frameworks, and enables drafting Somalia’s National SAR Plan. 🇸🇴 🇪🇺

⚠️#JobAlert! Join the Virtual Job Fair organised by EUCAP Somalia and the EU Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) on 18 Oct 2025 at 10:00 CET. 🇸🇴 🇨🇫 🇪🇺 👉 Click here or scan the QR code to enrol: [https://bit.ly/4mPqOBp] 🗓️ Application deadline: 04 Oct 2025

EUCAP Somalia Head of Mission Kęstutis Lančinskas and @eutmsomalia.bsky.social Force Commander Brig. Gen. Marco Manzone visited Mogadishu Port to assess Maritime Domain Awareness initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance interoperability among Somalia’s maritime security institutions.

Our Field Office in Puntland completed the 5th of 11 seminars for 15 Puntland Maritime Police Force Commanders. The 10-day Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) training covered law, navigation, and human rights. MDA is essential for planning and executing operations at sea.

4 Aug, xafiska Puntland oo kashayana la-taliyaha xaquqda adanaha ee EUCAP aya semiar u qabtay taliyayasha @PMPFOfficial, Kuna saabsana xaquqda adanaha ee hawlagada badda. 19 qof oo ka socda hay’adaha amiga aya ka qayb galay si ay uga dodan maba’dida sharciga iyo xaquqda aadanaha.

On Aug 4, Field Office Puntland with the support of EUCAP’s Human Rights Adviser held a seminar for @PMPFOfficial Commanders on human rights in maritime ops. 19 law enforcement reps joined to explore decision-making in line with the RoL and based on #humanrights principles.

Shalay, EUCAP Somaliya aya la kulantay wasirka Qoyska Marwo Khadija al-Makhzoumi si ay ugu wada hadlan sinanta jinsiga, xuquqda adanaha & ka qaybgalka hawenka ee amiga. Wasiradu waxay mujisay bahida iskashi lagu hormarinayo ajendaha haweka & wax ka qabashada tacdiyada jinsiga.

EUCAP Somalia and UNTMIS jointly trained Somali maritime officers on Vessel Traffic Management & Information System (VTMIS). This system will help Somalia monitor and protect its waters more effectively, prevent incidents and respond to threats. Initial VTMIS deployment in key coastal areas soon.

EUCAP completed a 5-day training for the Somaliland Coast Guard, delivered by the Mobile Training Unit in Berbera. Topics included search and rescue, maritime safety, environmental protection, and anti-trafficking. Participants will share knowledge to boost operational capacity and ongoing learning.

EUCAP and Somaliland Maritime Security Coordination Office (MSCO) hosted a high-level Maritime Security Conference last week in Hargeisa. The event brought together government institutions, international organizations & key stakeholders to strengthen coordination & info-sharing in maritime security.

That’s a wrap on #EUGreenWeek2025 in Mogadishu! From beach clean-ups to circular solutions, #EUCAPSOM, @eutmsomalia.bsky.social, EU Delegation to Somalia & Somali partners showed what collaboration looks like for a greener future💚 🎥 Watch the video: bit.ly/45IJehm 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4dSAtDv

Muqdisho, 48 shaqaale ah ayaa lagu guddoonsiiyay Billadda Adeegga CSDP xaflad wadajir ah oo ay qabteen EUTM-S & @eucapsomalia.bsky.social . Gen Zizzari & HoM Lančinskas ayaa guddoonsiiyay. Xafladdu waxay muujisay midnimo, xirfad & dadaal wadajir ah oo lagu maareynayo qalalaasaha. #CSDP #EUinSomalia

In Mogadishu, 48 personnel were awarded the CSDP Service Medal in a joint EUTM-S & @eucapsomalia.bsky.social om parade. Honoured by Brig Gen Zizzari & HoM Lančinskas, the event celebrated unity, professionalism & commitment in crisis management efforts. #CSDP #EUinSomalia

EUCAP Somalia donated vehicles & essential non-lethal equipment to Federal Darwish forces after their specialized training. This support enhances their operational capacity and reflects the Mission’s close cooperation with the Somali Police Force.

Our Field Office in Puntland donated handheld radios & accessories to Puntland State Police (PSP) to boost operational effectiveness, emergency response and inter-agency coordination. Strengthening maritime security through local capacity-building. #EUCAPSomalia #MaritimeSecurity

EUCAP Somalia & UNTMIS concluded a 2-week Coastal Navigation course, enhancing the skills of Somali Navy & Coast Guard, SPF-Dept. of Coast Guard and Ministry of Ports & Marine Transport staff. A strong step towards strengthening Somalia’s maritime security & Search and Rescue capabilities.

Head of EUCAP Somalia Kęstutis Lančinskas, alongside 🇪🇺 Deputy Civilian Operations Commander Kirsi Henriksson, met with 🇸🇴 Internal Security Minister, Gen. Fartaag. Discussions focused on boosting the capacity of SPF Federal Darwish and deepening EUCAP’s cooperation with Somali security institutions.

100 Federal Darwish trainees graduated after 3 months of EUCAP-supported training in Mogadishu. The ceremony, attended by Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, marks a key step in strengthening law enforcement. 📄 Press release: bit.ly/3RjLS4N 🎥 Video 👉 bit.ly/4lyWVoB

EUCAP Somalia completed a 2-week Leadership & Operational Management course for 8 Somali police officers, including 4 Darwish platoon commanders. Topics: leadership, human rights, gender, C3R, OSINT, cybercrime & counterterrorism. Officers excelled in theory & tabletop practical exercises.

EUCAP Somalia was honoured to welcome Senator Mohamed Abdi Osman (Manjino), Special Envoy for the Prevention of Maritime Crimes, to its Mogadishu HQ. Discussions focused on maritime governance, legal reform & coordination. He also observed ongoing Darwish & SAR training. #EUCAPSOM#MaritimeSecurity

Head of EUCAP Somalia, Mr. Kęstutis Lančinskas met with Somali Police Commissioner Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi at the Police HQ in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening the cooperation, support and development of the Somali Police Force.

The #EU is a strong supporter in building the capacity of #Somalia’s security sector. Through EUTM-S, @eucapsomalia.bsky.social, and EUNAVFOR, we support Somali Security Forces-on land & at sea. Watch this video to hear the stories from Somali beneficiaries and trainees👇 #Mogadishu

Field Office in Puntland just wrapped up the 2nd Maritime Domain Awareness seminar for 15 PMPF Commanders! 🌊 Covering Navigation, Seamanship & Maritime Law, this is part of a year-long, 11-seminar program. Br.Gen. LACLE joined as a co-teacher & student, reinforcing continuous learning! ⚓

🌍💜 This #IWD2025, hear from our incredible women on: 🔹 Challenges they’ve overcome 🔹 Women’s vital role in security 🔹 #EUCAPSOM’s impact 🔹 Advice for women and girls interested in their field Watch the video and share their message 👇 📽️ lnkd.in/dP3iRMg8 #AccelerateAction

Ahead of #IWD2025, we held a workshop in Mogadishu with @eutmsomalia.bsky.social on gender equality & women's role in 🇸🇴’s security sector reform. With partners, we discussed challenges, successes & ways to enhance women's participation. Read more ➡️https://bit.ly/4buvrfo #AccelerateAction

Xafiiskayaga Puntland ayaa la kulmay Xafiiska Cilmi-baarista Dambiyada ee Puntland si kor loogu qaado iskaashiga & tababarada wadajirka ah. Hawlgalku ayaa ku deeqay 10 nuqul oo ah Xeerka Ciqaabta Soomaaliyeed si loo taageero ku dhaqanka #sharciga & nidaamka cadaaladda Puntland.

Field Office Puntland met with the Puntland Bureau of Forensic Science, enhancing cooperation & exploring joint training. Donated 10 Somali Penal Code copies to support their role in Puntland’s justice system. Reinforcing our commitment to institutional resilience & #ruleoflaw.

Joined the Regional Search & Rescue Workshop in Mombasa (Feb 24-28) organized by International Maritime Organization, reinforcing EU’s commitment to maritime security. The Mission highlighted Somalia’s SAR progress & challenges, strengthening safety efforts. #MaritimeSecurity #RegionalCooperation