New US ambassador to Somalia Larry André arrives in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The newly appointed US ambassador to Somalia Larry E. André arrived in Mogadishu Monday morning.

While announcing his arrival, the US embassy in Somalia said that the incoming Ambassador was eager to work with the Somali government and its people.

“We are pleased to announce the arrival of Ambassador Larry André. He is eager to work in partnership with the Somali people and their state and federal governments to advance our shared objective of Somalia’s revival as a secure, prosperous, and democratic nation,” read the statement.

Larry, 60, was appointed to the position by the Biden administration on April 15, 2021 after the US Senate voted in favor of the new ambassador, following his nomination by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

The new ambassador, who was previously the US Ambassador to neighboring Djibouti, will take over from Colleen Crenwelge, who is in acting capacity following the removal of Donald Yamamoto by the Biden administration.