Khatumo leader travels to Mogadishu

The leader of Khaatumo Group of Somaliland Ali Khalif Galaydh departed to Mogadishu for the first time since signing an agreement with Somaliland in 2017.

Mr. Ali khalif Galaydh has announced his plans on Sunday morning while at Egal Internation Airport, in Hargeisa.

Ali khalif Galaydh denied that his visit to Mogadishu has anything to do with politics. He put to rest the rumors that he’s leaving for Mogadishu because of a breakdown in the Somaliland-Khatumo agreement.

He further expressed his hope that the agreement between Somaliland and Khatumo group will be finalized upon his return.

The leader of Khatumo Group has in the past few months expressed frustration with the Somaliland government over the implementation of the agreement. However, today, Ali Galaydh seemed patient with the government saying he was not worried that president Muse Bihi will honor the agreement. He attributed technical issues for any slowdown in the implementation process.