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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.

Features

Hassan Sheikh and Lloyd Austin discussed Somalia’s security

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September 25, 2023

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia met with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Djibouti yesterday. The meeting ...

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Somali President is in Djibouti to seek support against al-Shabaab

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September 23, 2023

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Djibouti to seek support for his country in the fight against al-Shabaab. The ...

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Amid troop withdrawal confusion, Somali President calls for unity

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September 23, 2023

Amid recent ATMIS troop withdrawal confusion, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called for unity against al-Shabaab in a passionate address. ...

What is behind the major reshuffle in the Somali National Army?

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What’s behind the major reshuffle in the Somali National Army?

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September 19, 2023

What's behind the major reshuffle within the Somali National Army's (SNA) leadership? The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has ...

Economy & Development

Somalia launches national ID card program, faces challenges

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September 17, 2023

Somalia launches national identity (ID) card program. In a significant milestone for the country, the National Identity and Registration Authority ...

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Al-Shabaab attacked and captured El-Lahelay near Dhuusamareeb

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September 16, 2023

Al-Shabaab attacked and captured the El-Lahelay village near Dhuusamareeb. In a series of audacious attacks, the notorious extremist group has ...

Macawisley to take lead in the fight against al-Shabaab

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Ma’awisley to take lead in the fight against al-Shabaab

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September 13, 2023

Ma'awisley was asked to take the lead in the fight against al-Shabaab. In response to recent challenges of the Somali ...

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Political turmoil erupts in Galmudug as President and VP clash

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September 7, 2023

In a startling turn of events, political turmoil erupts in Somalia's Galmudug State as President Ahmed Abdi Karie 'Qoorqoor' and ...

ANALYSES

ANALYSIS: Ali Jeyte and the Domino Effect

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September 6, 2023

ANALYSIS: Ali Jeyte and the Domino Effect: In a significant development in the Somali political landscape, sources close to Ali ...

Al-Shabaab attack on Hassan Sheikh failed

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Al-Shabaab’s attack on Hassan Sheikh in Mahaas failed

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September 6, 2023

Al-Shabaab's attack on the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, failed. Yesterday, around 1 pm, the suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive ...