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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud:

Early Life and Education

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was born in 1955 in Jalalaqsi, Hiran, Somalia. He studied at the Somali National University and later went to Bhopal, India, where he earned a master’s degree in technical education.

Career and Activism

He has always been passionate about education. He worked as a teacher and for the United Nations. In 1999, he founded the Somali Institute of Management and Administration Development (SIMAD) to help rebuild Somalia’s education system. Furthermore, his dedication to education has been evident throughout his career. Moreover, his work at SIMAD has had a significant impact on Somalia’s education sector.

Political Career

He entered politics during Somalia’s difficult times. He became Somalia’s President in 2012 and served until 2017, and again was elected in 2022.

Rule of Law & Corruption

Somalia’s Transport Ministry Director Sparks Outrage with Divisive Remarks

by Dalmar

September 17, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a shocking display of divisive rhetoric, Bashir Moalim Ali Hassan, the Director General of Somalia's Ministry ...

Features

Southwest State Unmoved by PM’s Visit, Stands Firm on Ethiopian Troops

by Dalmar

September 13, 2024

Baidoa, SOMALIA – Prime Minister Hamza Barre's three-day visit to Baidoa has failed to achieve its primary objective. President Abdiaziz ...

Features

Somalia-Ethiopia Talks on the Brink of Complete Collapse

by Dalmar

August 20, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The Somalia-Ethiopia talks are teetering on the brink of complete collapse according to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, ...

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Features

Somalia Signs Defense Pact With Egypt

by News Editor

August 14, 2024

Cairo, EGYPT- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, have inked a defense agreement ...

Features

President Hassan Sheikh Highlights Somalia’s Widening Economic Disconnect

by Dalmar

August 10, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a display of willful ignorance, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ignited controversy with his post-prayer remarks ...

ANALYSES

Somalia Braces for Fallout as Divisive Elections Bill Advances

by Jama

August 9, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The cabinet of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) on Thursday passed a motion to send a ...

EDITORIAL

Disconnect Evident as Somali Elites Stage Hollow Demonstration at Lido Beach

by The Editorial Team

August 7, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a display of tone-deaf bravado, Somalia's political elite have once again demonstrated their profound disconnect from ...

Features

Lido Beach Massacre Exposes Mogadishu’s Security Vulnerabilities

by Dalmar

August 3, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Al-Shabab orchestrated a complex and deadly attack on Mogadishu's popular Lido Beach last night, resulting in over ...

ANALYSES

Al-Shabab Exploits Abudwaaq Arms Seizure to Criticize Somali Government

by Jama

August 2, 2024

In a statement to Al-Shabab media, the group's spokesman, Sheikh Ali Dhere, seized upon the incident of weapons seized by ...

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ANALYSES

Journalist Crackdown Exposes Press Freedom Crisis in Somalia

by Jama

July 30, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Authorities arrested Ali-Nur Salad Hassan last week on charges of "indecency, falsehood and defamation" following his publication ...