I think they were waiting for the presidents visit to exchange some ideas though the FMs have met lately
Italy will provide equipments for the army besides training them and miliatry scholarship for the high officers.
It was said the first arms shipment will cover the needs, provide army equipments for 1000 soldiers.
Somali govt is more backed by the UK and the relations with italy weren't great, italy is back.

http://www.raxanreeb.com/2013/09/dowlad ... ahsawirro/