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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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