Tag: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Somali President calls Israel’s Somaliland move a dark day in nation’s history
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland in December 2025 was “one of the darke...
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Hirshabelle infrastructure push signals Somalia’s drive for economic growth
Somalia is accelerating its push to strengthen economic growth and regional competitiveness through expanded infrastructure development and public inv...
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What to know about the fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu
Gun battles have erupted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, in what residents said on Thursday was the worst violence there in years. Government force...
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Somalia needs a political settlement before it is too late
Somalia is entering one of the most dangerous moments in its recent history without an agreed path towards elections or a political transition. United...
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Farmaajo warns Somalia government against restricting Mogadishu protests
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Saturday accused the federal government of trying to restrict and suppress p...
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Former President Farmaajo calls for inclusive election agreement before Mohamud’s term ends
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has called for the remaining days of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term t...
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EU, UK welcome Somali President’s invitation to talks with opposition
Mogadishu (HOL) — The European Union has welcomed an invitation by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to the Somali Future Council for a high-le...
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Somali President urges traditional elders to support one-person, one-vote elections
Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a state dinner for traditional elders in Mogadishu on Monday, urging them to back plans for...
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Southwest President appoints regional election commission amid deepening rift with Mogadishu
Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has appointed an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, just...
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U.N. welcomes start of federal government–opposition talks in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTAMS) on Thursday welcomed the formal launch of talks between the...
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