Somalia's new President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, speaks during a handover ceremony at the Mogadishu palace on May 23, 2022. PHHOTO | HASAN ALI ELMI | AFP
Somalia On Wednesday night locked down the capital Mogadishu to secure the venue for the inauguration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud scheduled for Thursday morning.
Prime Minister Hussein Roble said the decision was reached to allow safe passage for international dignitaries arriving in the country to attend the change of guard in Mogadishu. He said the lockdown will last until 5pm local time on Thursday, hours after the inauguration.
