MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Mission in Somalia has a new Force Commander. Lt. Gen. Tigabu Yilma Wondimhunegn from Ethiopia, took up office today, from Lt. Gen. Jim Besigye Owoyesigire, who has served in that capacity since January 2018. “There is work to be done,” Ambassador Madeira told Gen. Tigabu during the handover ceremony. He described the outgoing Force Commander as an “extraordinary officer”. “This Mission is a challenging one, but we are up to the task,” the incoming Force Commander made an assurance while assuming office.

Source: Ethiopian News January 31, 2019 20:26 UTC