Somalia President Calls For Reinforcement Of Anti Terror War

President Mohamud was speaking following a terror attack at the Garissa University that left 147 people dead and 79 others injured on Thursday.

He condemned the attack saying that this should not distract the war against terrorism.

"On behalf of the Federal Republic of Somalia, I extend condolences to the families of those who have died in this attack by the merciless terrorists. I pray for the quick recovery of the injured," said the Somalia President.

President Mohamud called the attack barbaric, adding that it had nothing to do with religion or culture.

“I am quite certain that we will defeat these terrorist groups. Kenyans have sacrificed their lives to bring peace into our country, and I am aware that the terrorist are not happy with that support. Their acts will not hamper our struggle to root out terrorism and bring peace and prosperity to this region,"

Destroying the fabric of common existence

Elsewhere, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of AMISOM, Ambassador Maman S. Sidikou has condemned the killing of innocent people by Al-Shabaab terrorists in Garissa.

Ambassador Sidikou expressed indignation at what he describes as Al Shabaab’s attempt to destroy the fabric of the common existence as sisterly neighbours, by perpetrating violence against innocent youths studying to improve their lot and their future for the overall benefit of their country in particular and the region at large.

"This is another act of desperation by Al Shabaab, which has significantly been destroyed inside Somalia," noted Ambassador Sidikou.

"Such despicable attacks will not deter the collective effort to improving the situation in Somalia in order to contribute to a more safer region."

While reiterating the African Union’s support to the government and people of Kenya, Ambassador Sidikou condoled with the relatives and friends of the innocent victims of terrorism.

By Maureen Murimi