President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Stories

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 President Hassan on a challenging diplomatic mission to Eritrea
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 25, 2024

The Somali leader finds himself in a diplomatic quandary. Following Ethiopia's MoU with the breakaway region of Somaliland on January 1, 2024, which p...

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...

Eastleigh Business Community members attend launch of Somalia’s $3.5 billion project
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 20, 2024

Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.

Details of agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia brokered by Turkey
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

Somalia expressed a willingness to facilitate Ethiopia's maritime needs, provided Somali sovereignty remains intact.

Jubaland, Somali National Army forces clash in Raaskambooni on Somali- Kenya border
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2024

Tensions have escalated between the Somali Federal Government and the Jubaland regional government since Ahmed Mohamed Islam was re-elected for a thir...

Why Somalia's President missed launch of Raila's AUC campaign- Ruto
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 27, 2024

Several East African leaders graced the event held at State House, Nairobi, in support of Odinga's bid for the prestigious continental position.

Somalia and Egypt bolster security cooperation with new military pact
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 14, 2024

Following the signing, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to preserving Somalia's territorial integrity and expressed a firm stance again...

Regional security, cooperation take centre stage as Presidents Hassan Sheikh, Ruto meet in Kigali
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2024

Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to advancing regional peace, stability and development.

Somali Council of Ministers approves new electoral and political party bills
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 08, 2024

This represents a departure from the indirect voting system that has historically governed Somali elections over the last few decades.

National security centre stage on Somalia President's visit to Eritrea
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 09, 2024

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed met his Eritrean counterpart Isaias Afwerki for discussions on enhancing bilateral relations across the political, sec...

Somalia yet to begin talks with Al-Shabaab, sets conditions for that to happen
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 28, 2024

In a post on X, Hussein said the government had put in place conditions that the terror group must adhere to before any talks can begin.

Somalia President opens to talks with Al-Shabaab
Amina Wako  |  Jun 14, 2024

At the Oslo Forum 2024 in Norway, President Hassan expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with the rebels.

Somalia prepares to send MPs to East African Legislative Assembly
Amina Wako  |  Jun 10, 2024

The country is expected to elect nine regional parliamentarians to the parliament and appoint a judge to sit in the first instance division of the Eas...

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh praises Eastleigh's transformation during visit
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 29, 2024

He highlighted the remarkable development of Eastleigh since his last visit 32 years ago.

New era of security cooperation as Somalia cabinet approves defence pact with Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  May 25, 2024

The two countries are also seeking to boost relations through political consultations, trade, health, and education.

Uganda, Kenya express jitters over complete withdrawal of ATMIS troops in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  May 18, 2024

The comments by the two countries come barely weeks after the African Union consented to a request by Somalia to establish a post-ATMIS mission that w...

Protests in Mogadishu after man who burnt pregnant wife gets death sentence
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 16, 2024

The protestors, mostly mothers, argued that the Mogadishu Court acted on public emotions and did not give Sayid Ali a fair chance.

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