Mogadishu (Sunatimes) Somalia’s president, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, on Tuesday visited Badbado refugee camp in Darkenley district and other residential areas in the capital, Mogadishu.

The president received warm welcome from members of the drought rescue committee who handed over to him emergency humanitarian relief needed by the drought victims fleeing their homes due to the worsening drought situation and Al-Shabaab’s brutality in areas under their control.

Addressing the IDPs in the camp, the president assured them that they will soon be out of this terrible political and economic situation and prayed for a brighter future amongst the drought-stricken population in the camp.

The president also visited Madina district and other business centers in Mogadishu, where he was received by a jubilantly mammoth crowd chanting “welcome Mr. President”.

President Sharif, however, shook hands with each and every member of the jubilant crowd that thronged in the area to welcome him in Darkenley district.

By Hawo Abdulle