U.S. Will Build Five New Military Bases for Somali National Army, Costing Over $100 Million
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has announced that the United States will build five new military bases for the Somalia National Army Danab Brigade.
In a statement, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee stated the Somalia National Army is “a centerpiece of our ongoing security cooperation with Somalia.”
Phee continued that the new bases “reflects our recognition of the success of our joint efforts to build a capable, professional, and accountable force.”
In total, the new bases will cost over $100 million.
An historic day! The U.S. & Somalia signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the U.S. to construct up to 5 bases for the @SNAForce‘s Danab Brigade in strategic locations across the country.
