Rawlings was welcomed at the airport by officials from the African Union Mission in Somalia and TFG officials.

After his arrival, Rawlings proceeded to the African Union mission Headquarters where he inspected a Guard of Honour mounted by the AMISOM troops.

Although details regarding Rawlings trip to Mogadishu still remains scanty, sources close the Somali government say the former Ghanaian president came to discuss with the Somali government on several issues including the current political situation, adoption of the new constitution and implementation of the country’s political process dubbed “Road map.”