Security is high in Somalia as the country witnesses the investiture of its 9th President, Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed Farmajo.
[LIVE] Horn of Africa leaders join Somalia at President Farmajo's investiture
The event is taking place at the secured Mogadishu International airport where his election took place weeks back.
Catch a playback of Ethiopian PM and Kenyan President’s address
Except for Eritrea, leaders of all Horn of Africa nations are present at the event. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn; Omar Guelleh of Djibouti and Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta are all present.
The former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is also in attendance, he has been roundly hailed by the three presidents for overseeing an orderly transition of power after he lost the last polls.
BREAKING: Leaders of Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia all have arrived in Mogadishu to attend inauguration of Pres Farmajo: UN #CaleemaSaarka— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
President of #Kenya, PM of #Ethiopia & other foreign leaders making their remarks at the inauguration of new #Somalia Pres #Farmajo. pic.twitter.com/U2elwd9wph— Live From Mogadishu (@Daudoo) February 22, 2017
President Farmajo’s speech: Highlights
Says his main priority is to focus on “Security, corruption & reconciliation”
The time Somalis are divided is over, the people need security.
Al-shabaab is the enemy of Somalians, they killed 34 people in a day
Promises to fight unemployment in the country, says he will visit all Somali regions.
Hits a migration note, says as a parent he feels for the parents who miss their children who try to leave the country through the sea.
Foreign policy will be based on respect and cooperation.
BREAKING: We'll respect regional countries and not to interfere them, we expect the same: Farmajo— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
BREAKING: #Somalia pres #Farmajo now speaking, says his main priority is to focus on “Security, corruption & reconciliation” #caleemasaarka pic.twitter.com/AQvepoAwFC— Live From Mogadishu (@Daudoo) February 22, 2017
Djibouti President’s speech: Highlights
BREAKING: Djibouti will spare no effort in standing by you; long live Somalia: Pres Guelleh— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
BREAKING: Pres Guelleh to Pres Farmajo: The support you received is a message from the public that you will have to reflect that trust.— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
BREAKING: Pres Guelleh praises outgoing president Mohamud for the work he has done in building federal institutions.— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
Ethiopian PM’s speech: Highlights
BREAKING: People of Somalia set great example to other countries in conflict: Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
BREAKING: It's our wish to see a stable Somalia that contributes to regional stability and prosperity. Desalegn— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
Kenyan President’s speech: Highlights
BREAKING: You have made our region and the continent very proud in the way you conducted your election: Kenyatta— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
Kenyatta: You assume office at a time of great expectation; this is both here and in the diaspora.— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017
BREAKING: I assure you of Kenya support, my admin will stay steadfast in search for sustainable peace in Somalia: Kenyatta— Harun Maruf (@HarunMaruf) February 22, 2017