Mr Mohamud is in Asmara for talks with his counterpart Isias Afawerki. Read: Ethiopia and Somalia deny Somali soldiers fighting in Tigray regionPresident Farmaajo’s government rejected the accusations. Mr Farmaajo handed over the presidency to Mr Mohamud at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace, on May 23. While in Eritrea, President Mohamud is expected to conclude bilateral talks with his host. Since assuming office in late June, President Mohamud has visited the UAE, Turkey, and now Eritrea as part of his efforts to widen the Horn of Africa country’s international relations.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2022 23:38 UTC