President Sharif calls for an extension of government term

Kampala (almuniir) -The president of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed asked for the extension of the government’s term which will expire on 20^th August this year. The president made this statement while addressing the delegates at the Kampala meeting on Somalia in Uganda.

The president said there are many unfinished tasks before the government which could not be accomplished if no extensions are granted for his government adding that the Somalis need to be left alone to shape the destiny of their country.

The president touched on the current political, security and financial gain of his government as well as the public development in the international contact group (ICG) meeting on Somalia in Uganda.

The president commended the efforts of the Uganda and Burundi forces to bring about peace in Somalia. He also accredited the US, EU and the Arab League for their unrelenting support to drive Somalia out of its current mess.

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