Ali Gudlawe takes on his first trip to Beletweyne under high tension
BELEDWEYNE (AXADLE) – Somalia’s Hirshabelle President Ali Gudlawe Hussein has arrived on Sunday for his first ever visit to Baladweyne City. BELEDWEYNE (AXADLE) – Somalia’s Hirshabelle President Ali Gudlawe Hussein has arrived on Sunday for his first ever visit to Baladweyne City.
The president and his delegation were received by Hirshabelle officials led by his deputy Yusuf Daba-geed and Hiiraan regional officials.
Gudlawe is expected to hold talks with politicians, elders and intellectuals in Beledweyne city.
The leader will also inspect places to hold elections of about 25 parliamentary seats coming from the Hiiraan region.
This is Gudlawe’s first visit to Beledweyne since taking over the presidency.
Meanwhile, rival forces led by Colonel Nur Dheere have allegedly shelled the airport. Victims after the shelling are still unknown, as Hiiraan authorities have not yet commented on the matter