US, Kenya discuss Somalia elections

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The United States has called on Somali leaders to hold elections as soon as possible.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a statement detailing his meeting with the Kenyan president and Somalia’s elections.

Antony Blinken and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta discuss how to immediately end the fighting to resolve the escalating conflict in Ethiopia.

The meeting also focused on the need for the Somali leadership to conclude the elections as soon as possible and to exercise restraint.