President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia is unlikely to be at the Intergovernmental Development Authority (IGAD) meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
The 39th IGAD Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government kicks off in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 5.
Currently, President Mohamud is on a 2-day official tour to Turkey.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan invited him to the European nation for an official visit.
Consequently, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Gulaid is likely to represent President Mohamud and Somalia at the IGAD summit.