Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the newly elected president of Somalia, has assumed office a week after he was voted in by members of parliament.

Outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmajo" handed over power to Mr Mohamud at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu, in a ceremony that was broadcast live on state television.

Also in attendance were the senate and lower house Speakers, as well as the armed forces.

The official inauguration however is yet to come - and is expected in June.

Mr Farmajo urged Somalis to work with the new president, and Mr Mohamud has promised to focus on security, national reconciliation and debt relief during his first 100 days in office.

It marks a comeback for Mr Mohamud, who served as Somalia's president between 2012 and 2017 before being defeated by Mr Farmajo.