Somali President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Africa Climate Summit

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday afternoon to attend the 2nd Africa Climate Summit, a high-level gathering focused on regional strategies to combat climate change.

President Mohamud was welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopia’s Minister of Revenue, Aynalem Nigussie, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.

The summit, taking place in the Ethiopian capital, brings together leaders from across the continent to address the growing threat of climate-related disasters and to discuss collaborative approaches to environmental sustainability.

Also arriving Sunday were Tanzanian Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango and Vice President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mossa E.B. Elkony. Both leaders were received by Ethiopia’s Minister of Justice, Hanna Araya Selassie, alongside Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.

The Africa Climate Summit aims to strengthen continental unity in the fight against climate change while advocating for increased global climate financing and investment in green development.

GAROWE ONLINE