Somali President Visits Djibouti Amidst Plans for Transition to ATMIS in Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) – Pulling in like a breeze on a Sunday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Djibouti as he continued his whirl through nations backing the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
As the jet touched down, President Mohamud received a warm welcome from Djibouti’s Prime Minister, Abdikadir Kamil Mohamed, alongside a crew of top officials. It was a moment brimming with diplomacy and friendship.
On this pit stop, he’s slated to chinwag with Djibouti’s big cheese, President Ismael Omar Guelleh. They’ll hash out bolstering ties and brainstorm on joint endeavors—security’s high on the docket, especially touching upon the ATMIS mission and boosting economic teamsmanship.
Djibouti’s visit isn’t a lone ranger escapade; it tags after his jaunts to Bujumbura in Burundi and Kampala in Uganda. There, Prez Mohamud hobnobbed with regional chiefs, delving into security choreography and crafting economic alliances, all part of a grand scheme for smooth-as-silk transition as Somalia braces to fly solo in safeguarding its turf post-ATMIS.
The clock’s ticking on ATMIS, slated to wrap up by the close of 2024. The baton passes to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in 2025, trimming down to around 11,000 troops. They’ll hang tight around urban zones and crucial hubs, while Somali forces step up their national security game.
Edited by: Ali Musa
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