President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Stories

AU mission vows to intensify security in Somalia
XINHUA  |  Apr 13, 2025

Bam reaffirmed AUSSOM's commitment to working closely with the Somali government and the SNA to protect civilians, safeguard major supply routes, and...

Somalia approves visa-free entry deal with Egypt for diplomatic passport holders
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 10, 2025

Somalia and Egypt have long enjoyed cordial relations. Both nations are members of the Arab League and maintain diplomatic missions in each other’s ca...

Kenya, international partners support Somalia's pursuit of national dialogue
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 08, 2025

The international community praised the President’s initiative, describing it as both timely and necessary. They urged all stakeholders to convene urg...

Museveni, Hassan engage in talks on regional security and support for Somali forces
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 06, 2025

A joint communique issued after their meeting at Nakasero State House in Kampala said the two leaders discussed various issues of importance to both c...

Opinion: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia is dangerous
Addis Standard  |  Mar 31, 2025

Military operations alone will not defeat Al-Shabaab. A comprehensive strategy must include political engagement with local communities, clan elders,...

Turkey pledges support for Somalia in fight against Al-Shabaab insurgents
Yassin Juma  |  Mar 31, 2025

Turkey pledged to enhance military training for Somali forces and boost intelligence-sharing to weaken Al-Shabaab’s networks.

AU Commission chair Mahamoud makes first official visit to Somalia, discusses security and regional stability
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...

Attack on Somalia president's convoy exposes rising threat of terror in Sahel region
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...

Somalia warns public to keep out of Shabaab areas as bombardments against group intensify
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 16, 2025

After his re-election in May 2022, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a total war against Al-Shabaab.

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh awards winners of national Qur'an competition
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 14, 2025

This year's winner was Abdirahman Abdullahi Osman from Southwest State who took home the first cash prize of about Sh2.5 million.

Somalia starts observing Ramadan as President Hassan urges compassion for the poor
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 01, 2025

Hassan reminded the Somali public to pray for peace and stability in their country, to forgive each other and to stand with their government in its fi...

Somalia and Ethiopia begin talks on Indian Ocean port access
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 28, 2025

In an interview with Universal TV, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said that the two nations are engaged in discussions and aim...

Ethiopia PM Abiy visits Somalia for talks with President Hassan
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

Mogadishu airport was hit by at least one mortar shell shortly before Abiy's plane landed on Thursday, despite all roads around the high security comp...

Mortars fired into Mogadishu airport as Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives for State visit
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 27, 2025

Mogadishu was under an overnight lockdown ahead of PM Abiy’s arrival, with major roads in and around the airport closed off and movement restricted.

Puntland accuses Somali government of sabotaging anti-ISIS operation
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 23, 2025

In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, Ilyas accused Somalia of deliberately undermining Puntland's efforts to combat the terrorist group.

Somalia's ex-President Mohamed Farmaajo warns of political instability, urges dialogue to address political tensions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 21, 2025

The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Somalia and Tanzania sign landmark agreements to strengthen bilateral relations
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 21, 2024

The agreement also included health sector collaboration to improve healthcare systems in both countries, tourism development to boost tourism, a defen...

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