Public Safety Software for Somalia

SPF, SNA & ATMIS — Post-Al-Shabaab Capacity Building

Somalia Federal Police (SPF) and Somali National Army (SNA), with over 20,000 combined personnel, are the main security forces under the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). AU peacekeeping mission ATMIS (Transition Mission in Somalia, successor to AMISOM) and EU mission EUCAP Somalia coordinate with SNA for anti-Al-Shabaab operations, with transition timelines toward full Somali security responsibility.

Al-Shabaab controls vast areas of southern and central Somalia, and carries out attacks in Mogadishu and other cities. KabatOne provides modular C2 platforms for SPF/SNA with georeferenced operational maps, secure coordination with ATMIS/EUCAP, encrypted communications, and logistics management for units in reconquest zones.

Mogadishu Port, Piracy & the Indian Ocean Coastline

Somalia has mainland Africa's longest coastline (3,330 km), making it a potential Indian Ocean power. Mogadishu Port has undergone significant rehabilitation (with Turkish/DP World investment) and is the main Horn of Africa port. Bosaso Port (Puntland) and Kismayo Port (Jubaland State) are important regional terminals. Somali piracy, which peaked in 2010-2012, has been largely suppressed by EUNAVFOR Atalanta/Combined Maritime Forces.

KabatOne provides integrated maritime surveillance for the Somali Coast Guard (SCMG) with EUNAVFOR Atalanta/CMF feeds, AIS detection of suspicious vessels, incident management in Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), and monitoring of the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa maritime corridor.

Humanitarian Management — 3+ Million IDPs, Famine & Drought

Somalia records over 3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) — one of the world's largest displacement crises. The country has experienced multiple famine threats (declared in some areas in 2011 and persistent threat in the south), the worst drought in decades (2021-2023), and catastrophic Juba and Shabelle river flooding during rainy seasons (deyr/gu). FEWS NET/FAO/FSNAU early warning system monitors food security.

Oil & Gas — Somalia Basin & Offshore Potential

Somalia has significant untapped oil and gas potential. Geological estimates suggest 30+ billion barrels of oil equivalent. Coastline Exploration, Saudi Aramco, and other companies have obtained exploration blocks. Puntland/Mudug/Lamu Basin offshore zones have shown the most promising indicators. Offshore natural gas is also considerable. FGS Ministry of Petroleum and Hydrocarbons manages the regulatory framework under Somalia Petroleum Law 2008.

Border Management — Ethiopia, Kenya & Somaliland

Somalia shares land borders with Ethiopia to the northwest/north (Tog Wajaale/Jijiga corridor, Belanbale/Dollo Ado humanitarian corridor) and Kenya to the south (Liboi/El Wak/Mandera corridor — the most active crossing). Somaliland (self-declared, capital Hargeisa) controls northern Somalia and manages its own borders with Ethiopia (Togwajaale) and Djibouti. The Somaliland question remains unresolved. Puntland also has degrees of autonomy.

Compliance & Procurement — NCA/MoPTT, IGAD & Donor Frameworks

Public safety procurement in Somalia is primarily governed by World Bank/UNDP/USAID/EU/AU frameworks for donor-funded projects, given the nascent state of the national procurement system. Somalia National Communications Authority (NCA) regulates telecommunications under Somalia Communications Act 2017. MoPTT sets cybersecurity standards. Somalia is a member of IGAD/AU and applies their regional procurement frameworks.

KabatOne is structured for deployment under World Bank/USAID/UNDP/AU emergency procurement frameworks, compatible with OCHA/ATMIS/EUCAP coordination systems, and designed for gradual transition from emergency stabilisation operations to sustainable civilian public safety platforms under Somalia National Development Plan (NDP) Accountability Frameworks.