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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

Respected clan elder and former Mayor of Mogadishu passed away

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October 3, 2023

Respected clan elder and former Mayor of Mogadishu, Ali Ugas Abdulle, passed away yesterday in Digfer Hospital. He held several ...

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At least 20 killed in clashes between clan militias in Mudug

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October 2, 2023

Earlier today, at least 20 people were killed in clashes between Sa'ad and Leelkase clan militias in Mudug. The fighting ...

Galmudug capital at the heart of a security dilemma

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Galmudug’s capital at the heart of a security dilemma

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October 2, 2023

Dhuusamareeb, Galmudug's capital, is at the heart of a security dilemma. The city holds undeniable strategic importance in the broader ...

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Al-Shabaab attacked Dhuusamareeb with two car bombs

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September 28, 2023

Al-Shabaab attacked Dhuusamareeb with two car bombs this morning. The twin suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) attack rocked the ...

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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 ...