Somali President to attend high-level security conference in New York
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in New York to attend the Somalia Security Conference, starting on December 12.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in New York to attend the Somalia Security Conference, starting on December 12. This high-level meeting focuses on discussing and formulating strategies to enhance security and stability in the Horn of Africa nation.
During the conference, key security partners will convene to review plans for the ATMIS transition and address Somalia's specific security requirements beyond 2024.
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The President's arrival in New York on Monday marks the start of a series of important engagements aimed at strengthening Somalia's security architecture and establishing partnerships with key international actors.
For years, Somalia has been embroiled in a conflict involving Al-Shabaab militants. It has depended on the military support of regional troops under the AU-backed and UN-mandated ATMIS. However, due to financial constraints, ATMIS troops from Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti have begun withdrawing from Somalia, with plans to complete their withdrawal by mid-2024.
To address its defence needs, Somalia has been training and developing its national army. However, the prolonged arms embargo has impeded progress. The UN lifted the 31-year embargo last week, presenting Somalia with an opportunity to rebuild and re-equip its national army for better readiness to meet the country's security needs.
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