UN Secretary General Arrives In Somali

United Nations Secretary, General António Guterres has arrived in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

Report says he is widely expected to address Somalia’s worsening humanitarian situation and show solidarity with its people in their fight against extremism.

Meanwhile, UN estimates that about 8 million people require humanitarian assistance, and a “significant segment” of that population is on the brink of famine after five consecutive failed rainy seasons.

On Islamist insurgency, the Somali government has gained ground in its war with the Al-Shabaab, mainly in central Somalia.

Mr. Guterrez will meet Somali’s national leaders and a presser is expected from Villa Somalia.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere