US to Move Its Somalia Embassy from Nairobi to Mogadishu
The US is set to relocate its Somalia embassy from Nairobi to Mogadishu, newly appointed American Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto has announced.
Yamamoto, who spoke during an interview with Voice of America (VOA) on Friday, says this could be done before the end of 2018.
The move comes three years after former US Secretary of State John Kerry revealed plans to re-open the Embassy in Mogadishu during his tour to Somalia in 2015.
Last week, Yamamoto presented his credentials to Somali President Mohamed Abdullah Farmajo following his appointment as the new US envoy to Somalia by President Donald Trump.
The US re-opened its diplomatic mission to Somalia in Nairobi in 2015, two decades after it withdrew from Somalia in 1993 following the famous attack in Mogadishu known as Black Hawk Down where 18 American servicemen were killed.
The US has pledged to continue supporting Abdullah's government in fighting against the dreaded terror organization, Al Shabaab.
Comments (6)
I believe Somalia is still Insecure as Ever and this could be a Disaster in the Making. Even I can't believe I am reading this.
Very interesting. Real estate is so expensive in Kenya even the US embassy is relocating it's embassy to Somalia.
If l were Yamamoto, l would resign. You will not last long in Somalia sir.
@Mucang’ang’a, quitting the job is the best term.
surprise with this decision!. Somalia is still destabilise nation
Well we have seen pple terrorists in usa this month shooting n killing innocent pple at synagogue n other one.I have said it here ur not safe anywhere in this world.So opening the embassy in somalia should b encouraged.Remember usa still eyes the oil which is in plenty in somalia n not yet dugged or u think wanaenda huko bila sababu????This guys r always hungry of resources in Africa n they r scared china will take it all?Let the truth b told n b known