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In a compelling demonstration of solidarity, the Federal Republic of Somalia's head honcho, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, threw his weight behind the Palestinian cause, making an impassioned plea for an immediate halt to hostilities. "The bloodshed must stop," he declared, emphasizing the necessity of freeing all captives and prisoners. "This is not just about peace, it's about preserving lives and easing suffering." Speaking at the high-stakes Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh, President Mohamud laid bare…

Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has reiterated his administration’s dedication to implementing universal suffrage elections by 2026, despite resistance from two regional leaders and several notable politicians. During a speech in Mogadishu on Thursday, President Mohamud emphasized the necessity for Somalia to evolve towards direct elections, departing from a long history of indirect voting methods. “Having participated in indirect elections myself, both as a parliament member and as president on…

In a recent address, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi underscored Egypt’s solidarity with Somalia, a nation grappling with instability for nearly thirty years. As he spoke to distinguished guests during a ceremony celebrating a new class of police officers, Al-Sisi emphasized that Egypt's support for Somalia was not intended to provoke Ethiopia. This announcement comes amidst rising tensions in the region, especially following the arrival of a cargo ship laden with a substantial cache of military equipment from the Egyptian…