Friday 3 Oct , 2025 {HMC} The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has ordered security agencies to ban the movement of military vehicles in Mogadishu, other than those belonging to government security agencies.

The President accused some opposition politicians of disrupting security in the capital, noting that the Federal Government has made great efforts to restore stability and public confidence in Mogadishu.

“We have worked tirelessly to ensure the security of this city. There has been a full month without a single incident of insecurity. Therefore, we will not accept anyone driving military vehicles through the city,” said President Hassan Sheikh.

The President strongly condemned the recent attack at the Warta Nabadda police station, saying that if government forces had not shown restraint, a major disaster could have occurred there.

He accused the opposition of not considering the potential consequences of the military clash and the impact it could have on prisoners held at the base for various crimes, including those linked to Al-Shabaab and some accused of rape.

The remarks were part of a speech the president delivered at the Presidential Palace mosque, where he spoke about the current situation in the country.

Friday 3 Oct , 2025 {HMC} Kenya on Thursday welcomed a UN Security Council’s decision to transfer leadership of a Haiti security mission from the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) force to a Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

The move establishes the GSF with up to 5,500 uniformed personnel, made up of police officers and soldiers, for a 12-month deployment to stabilize Haiti, where gang violence has paralyzed life and weakened state institutions.

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the change underscores Nairobi’s global role in crisis response.

“The unanimous adoption of Resolution 2793 (2025) last night by the UN Security Council is a welcome development in the pursuit of a more peaceful and secure Haiti,” said Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei. “It also reflects the impact of Kenya’s leadership in mobilizing international attention, forging consensus, and catalysing collective action when others hesitated.”

Kenya assumed a central role in the Haiti mission last year after spearheading diplomatic efforts to rally support for intervention amid worsening insecurity in the Caribbean nation.

Kenya deployed about 1,000 police officers to Haiti under the MSS, with units helping reclaim key routes into Port-au-Prince and secure vital infrastructure, including the airport and government buildings.

Several officers were injured during fighting with armed groups, and at least two died in the line of duty.

Andrew Wasike