Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Stories

Somalia launches National Consultation Forum to address constitution, electoral reform
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 17, 2025

Former presidents, federal and state officials, Somali leaders, and scholars attended the meeting. Some key opposition parties did not attend, stating...

Somali, Turkish presidents hold talks to deepen cooperation on security, energy and development
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 01, 2025

Beyond policy matters, President Erdoğan extended his congratulations to President Hassan and the Somali people ahead of the upcoming Eid ul-Adha holi...

Hold for quote: Somalia President under fire for appearing to condone corruption for development
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 22, 2025

President Hassan made the remarks on Tuesday while unveiling a new building for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a project spearheaded by Minister M...

Farmaajo blames Somali president for political crisis, cites constitutional breaches, partisan rule
Amina Wako  |  May 16, 2025

Farmaajo’s remarks were amplified by a joint statement from 16 prominent Somali politicians, including former leaders Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Eid: President Hassan says no backing down in dispute with Ethiopia
Amina Wako  |  Apr 10, 2024

In Eid message, President Hassan says he is not seeking conflict with Ethiopia over its Red Sea access deal with Somaliand, but will not tolerate any...

African leaders in solidarity with Russia after ISIS terror attack
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, Mali, and the Comoros are among the countries that have condemned the attack by the Islamic State.

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh in Eritrea for 2-day working tour
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 17, 2024

Presidents Hassah and Isaias are expected to discuss regional issues such as security and the Red Sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia
Amina Wako  |  Mar 02, 2024

Ali Omar Balad, Somalia's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirms their stance against annexation but says they are...

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh officially signs Turkey defence deal
Amina Wako  |  Feb 22, 2024

The pact will help Somalia combat all forms of illegal activities and build a capable naval force essential for maritime security, President Hassan Sh...

Gulf heavyweights vie for influence in African 'backyard'
Agency  |  Feb 21, 2024

Over the past year, through high-profile summits and humanitarian projects, Saudi officials have consistently shown a desire to "do more" in the Horn...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh to address joint parliamentary sitting
Amina Wako  |  Feb 21, 2024

The President is expected to make a major announcement on a special defence agreement with Turkey aimed at reinforcing Somalia's maritime security.

Mogadishu calls for AU to re-evaluate location of its headquarters from Addis Ababa
Amina Wako  |  Feb 18, 2024

Somalia's Foreign Ministry condemned Ethiopia's "provocative attempt" to block the Somali President's delegation from attending the 2024 AU summit.

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