President William Ruto has called for concerted and collective efforts towards the war against terror networks in the Horn of Africa.
Ruto says 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.
“We must dismantle terror networks and financial support infrastructure; this must be complemented by countering radicalization and the propagation of extremism,” he said.
The President was speaking on Wednesday in Mogadishu during the Somalia Frontline States Summit on regional efforts towards stabilization of Somalia and eradication of terrorism.
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Ruto asked the people of Somalia to rise up bravely to seize back their country from the clutches of the al-Shabaab terror group.
In particular, President Ruto pointed out the involvement of local communities in countering al Shabaab terrorists as “extremely brave and remarkable”.
“We congratulate 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 our overall capacity to intervene effectively”.
“This can be achieved by enhancing the complementary mobilisation of law enforcement, intelligence and financial resources.”
Host Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, among other leaders, were present.
