European Union Capacity Building Mission
in Somalia
EUCAP Somalia
Updated: 19 September 2019
Mandate 1.1.2019-31.12.2020
The Mission (then EUCAP Nestor) was launched in July 2012 to support countries in the Horn of Africa to develop maritime security. In December 2016, the Council of the European Union decided that the Mission will focus on Somalia, including Somaliland. In December 2018, EUCAP Somalia’s mandate was extended until the end of 2020 with a budget of 66,1 Million Euros.
EUCAP Somalia is based in Mogadishu with field offices in Hargeisa (Somaliland), Garowe (Puntland),
Mogadishu and a back-office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Three pillars of EUCAP Somalia
- Support the maritime police units in and around the ports (Berbera, Bosasso, Mogadishu, Kismayo)
- Contribution to the development of the Somali Coast Guard
- Support to broader police development
Head of Mission Chris Reynolds

“Our goal is to assist Somalia in establishing effective maritime law enforcement capabilities and support to broader police development, which will also contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Blue Economy.”
Chris Reynolds, Head of Mission



EU’s integrated approach
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. It helps the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – carry out the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. The EEAS’ Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC), based in Brussels, is the permanent operational headquarters responsible for the operational conduct of EUCAP Somalia and all the other civilian CSDP missions.
CONTACT US:
Senior Press and Public Information Officer / Chief of Unit (CRC):
Ms. Anu Virtanen
press@eucap-som.eu.