AU opposes expulsion of its envoy in Somalia

African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the expulsion of its envoy in Somalia, Francisco Madeira amid PresidentMohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and his prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble are at odds over the decision.


In a statement, the Chairperson of Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo’s decision to bear the expulsion of the AU official.
Faki reaffirmed his full trust and confidence in Madeira, reiterating the AU’s continued commitment to support the sisterly nation of Somalia in its pursuit to restore lasting peace, security and stability.


PM Roble this week expulsed Madeira for “acts that are incompatible with his status as representative of the African Union Commission,” The decision was immediately rebuffed by President Farmajo, who called the expulsion an “illegal action” against Madeira. Villa Somalia said that the President alone had the authority to expel a foreign diplomat.


President Farmajo asked Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to apologize to the AU for the “illegitimate & reckless decision from an unauthorized office.” Madeira, who is from Mozambique, was appointed to the office in October 2015

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