President Ruto says terror networks in the Horn of Africa must be Dismantled

Speaking on Wednesday in Mogadishu during the Somalia Frontline States Summit, Kenya’s President William Ruto said the war against terrorism in the Horn of Africa calls for a collective effort. He urged the people of Somalia to rise up bravely to seize back their country from the clutches of the al-Shabaab.

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Kenya president William Ruto are among the leaders who were present at the Somalia Frontline States Summit on regional efforts towards stabilization of Somalia and eradication of terrorism.summit, Kenya’s president William Ruto noted that the region must adopt a common strategy for combating terrorism and associated criminality. He said through common endeavour, leaders have the power to rebuild stable societies and secure the people’s well-being.

During the summit, Kenya’s president William Ruto noted that the region must adopt a common strategy for combating terrorism and associated criminality. He said through common endeavour, leaders have the power to rebuild stable societies and secure the people’s well-being.

He asked the people of Somalia to rise up bravely to seize back their country from the clutches of the al-Shabaab militant group.

In particular, President Ruto pointed out the involvement of local communities in countering al Shabaab militants as “extremely brave and remarkable”.

He also congratulated President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on this radical strategic turnaround and the success that is now evident in many parts of Somalia.

In order to sustain the resurgent momentum of the achievements made by Somalia, President Ruto explained, “it is time to firmly commit to improve their overall capacity to intervene effectively”.