In a statement released on Friday, the company called the claims “baseless” and emphasized that it does not provide paramilitary or mercenary services under any circumstances.
“These rumors were echoed by a Somali-based news platform in an article dated April 3, 2025, which not only repeated the unfounded claim but also alleged that SADAT is providing military training to the Somali Armed Forces,” the company said.
SADAT clarified that it operates strictly in the fields of strategic consultancy and training services, and that its activities are entirely professional and lawful. It stated that the purpose of such reports was to tarnish its reputation and misrepresent its work.
“We categorically reject any form of paramilitary activity, which we consider acts of terrorism,” the company asserted.
While denying any current involvement in training the Somali Armed Forces, SADAT expressed its willingness to offer specialized training to Somali Special Forces in various areas, including special operations, urban warfare, facility security, VIP protection, counter-terrorism, and border security. The company also expressed interest in providing structural and strategic consulting to enhance the Somali Air Force.
“In this regard, we declare our readiness to travel to Somalia upon invitation by the Ministry of Defense and present detailed information about our strategic consulting and training packages,” the statement concluded.
Somali media was the first to report that SADAT would soon begin operations in Somalia, including advising and possibly deploying on the frontlines. However, the company’s firm denial now places the accuracy of those initial reports into question.