Mogadishu, 11 January 2020 – The Director of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability, Lieutenant General Vincenzo COPPOLA, accompanied by the EUCAP Somalia Head of Mission, Mr. Chris REYNOLDS, visited the European Union Training Mission Somalia, welcomed by the Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello DE SIO. After a dedicated office call with the Mission
Mogadishu, 7 January 2020 – The European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia Force Commander, Commodore José Antonio VIZINHA MIRONES, paid a visit to the European Union Training Mission Somalia Headquarter. The EUNAVFOR Force Commander and his delegation were welcomed by the EUTM Somalia Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello DE SIO, and some key
Mogadishu, 06 December 2019 – The Finnish National Day took place at the International Campus within Mogadishu International Airport at the presence of the Finland Deputy Ambassador - Head of Cooperation Ms. Karita Laisi, the EUTM Somalia Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello De Sio and the EUCAP Strategic Maritime Adviser Mr. Jukka Hollström.
Mogadishu, 03rd December 2019 –The Deputy Director and Chief of Staff of the EU Military Planning and Conduct Capability, Major General Erminio MAIO, paid a visit to the European contingent in Mogadishu from the 26th to the 29th of November, welcomed by the Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello DE SIO. After a dedicated Office
MOGADISHU, November 27th 2019 – The Medal Parade of the European Union Training Mission Somalia (EUTM-S) took place at the Mission Headquarters in the International Campus within Mogadishu International Airport. The ceremony started with the awarding of the Common Security Defence Policy (CSDP) Medal for “Headquarters and Forces” by the Deputy Director of the
Mogadishu, 4th November 2019 – The Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day took place at the International Campus within Mogadishu International Airport at the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Mr. Alberto Vecchi, and the EUTM Somalia Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello De Sio. The celebration was organized by the
Mogadishu, 01 November 2019 – The Italian Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Mr. Alberto Vecchi, visited EUTM Somalia Headquarters at Mogadishu International Airport. The Italian Ambassador was accompanied by the Italian Defence Attaché, Captain (N) Antonio Mazzocca. They were welcomed by Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello De Sio, who expressed his gratitude to receive this
Mogadishu, 22 October 2019 – The Supreme Commander of Swedish Armed Forces, General Micael Byden, and the Swedish Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Staffan Tillander, visited EUTM Somalia Headquarters and the Swedish contingent deployed in the Mogadishu International Airport (MIA). The two highest authorities were welcomed by Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello De Sio,
Mogadishu, 10th October 2019 – The Somali Chief of Defence, Brigadier General Odowaa Yuusuf Raage, visited EUTM Somalia Headquarters at Mogadishu International Airport (MIA), after the closing ceremony of the 4th Light Infantry Course. The Somali General was welcomed by Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello De Sio, who was expressed his gratitude to receive
Mogadishu, 10th October 2019 – The 4th Light Infantry Course closing ceremony took place at General Dhagabadan Training Center. The Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Antonello De Sio, welcomed the Minister of Defence, Mr. Hassan Mohamed Ali, and the Chief of Defence Forces, Brigadier General Odawa Yussuf Ragge, who attended the event. At the ceremony
