Somali security forces will assume full responsibility of Villa Somalia from December 17, 2023.
On Saturday, news broke out that the presidential palace in Mogadishu will now be under the protection of special police forces and the presidential guards from Sunday.
Over the years, Villa Somalia has enjoyed the protection of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and international partners.
Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Advisor, confirmed the latest developments.