MOGADISHU (SD) – Since Somalia’s newly elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has been elected in the capital, Mogadishu, heavy gunfire erupted in Mogadishu in celebration of his reelection.

Residents of Mogadishu took to the streets to celebrate Somalia’s new president, ending nearly six years of Farmajo’s presidency.

The situation in the city is joyous with people firing shots into the air, as the country inters a new atmosphere.

Public sentiment is high, there is a lot of excitement and people are congratulating each other on the victory tonight, and government forces are keeping the security vigilant.

Meanwhile, Supporters of the former president are worried about the political changes taking place in the country, not knowing the new leadership’s political priorities.

However, similar celebrations are also reported in some regions and districts of the country.