Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday visited Damaanyo Military Camp in Mogadishu, where he addressed a newly trained unit of the Somali National Army that recently completed military training in Türkiye.
The troops, described as a full military brigade, are expected to be formally presented during a ceremony at the camp showcasing the skills, readiness, and training they received in Türkiye.
During the visit, Hassan Sheikh met with the soldiers and took part in events marking the introduction of the newly trained unit.
The appearance comes amid widespread public discussion in recent days regarding Hassan Sheikh’s health condition.
Images and videos released from Damaanyo Camp showed him actively participating in the event and speaking directly to the troops, prompting varying reactions among the public.
Some observers viewed the visit as a sign that Hassan Sheikh remains capable of carrying out his public duties despite recent speculation surrounding his health.
However, no official information has been released by credible authorities regarding the rumors, and claims about his health remain unverified.
The visit also highlighted the long-standing security cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye, which has played a major role in training and strengthening Somali security forces over the past decade.
Thousands of Somali soldiers have received military training through Turkish-supported programs aimed at improving the capacity of the Somali National Army.
The ceremony at Damaanyo Camp is taking place as Somali authorities continue efforts to build a more capable national force that can gradually assume greater responsibility for the country’s security.
The newly trained brigade is expected to contribute to ongoing security operations and future stabilization efforts across Somalia.
Photos and footage from the event showed Hassan Sheikh addressing the troops and attending the military display, making the visit one of his most visible public appearances in recent weeks.
While speculation over his health continues on social media, the visit itself is a publicly verifiable event that demonstrated his presence at an official military function.