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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.

Hiraal Institute on Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at two

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Hiraal Institute Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Al-Shabab Attacks

by Dalmar

May 14, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The Hiraal Institute, a prominent Somali think tank, has released a comprehensive report analyzing the security dynamics ...

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President Hassan Sheikh to Convene NCC Amid Challenges

by Jama

May 13, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - As President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gears up to mark his second anniversary in power with celebrations and ...

ANALYSES

Somalia’s Request to End UNSOM Sparks Concerns Amid Challenges

by Dalmar

May 10, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Somalia's formal request to terminate the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has raised eyebrows and ...

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Mogadishu Cemetery Outrage as Land Grab Forces Exhumations

by Dalmar

May 5, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - Families are exhuming the bodies of their loved ones from the Police Academy Cemetery in Mogadishu, following ...

Danab clash with Macawisley in El Baraf Somalia

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Ministry of Defense’s Response to Danab Support Theft Lacks Substance

by Kheyr

April 26, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In the wake of The Somali Digest's exposé on the massive corruption involving the U.S.-backed Somali special ...

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U.S. Stops Rations to Danab Amid Corruption Scandal [Exclusive]

by Kheyr

April 25, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - In a stunning development, the United States has suspended food rations to Danab, the elite Somali special ...

NCC FGS-FMS meeting in Mogadishu Somalia

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Cancelled NCC Meeting Exposes Deepening Rift Between FGS and Southern States

by Dalmar

April 20, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The abrupt cancellation of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting by the Office of the Prime Minister ...

NUSOJ Hussein Abdulle Mohamed Somalia SJS Hassan Sheikh

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President Hassan Sheikh’s Government Assaults Media Freedom

by Jama

April 17, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has intensified its efforts to stifle press freedom in Somalia. ...

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NCC Invitation Highlights President Hassan Sheikh’s Clan Politics

by Jama

April 16, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's call today for a snap National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu on ...

President Hassan Sheikh rallied Somalia against Al-Shabab

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President Hassan Sheikh Rallies Troops Against Al-Shabab

by Jama

April 15, 2024

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today visited three Somali National Army (SNA) bases—TurkSom, General Dhegabadan, and General Daud—to ...