Tag Archives: Mohamud

Mo Farah gets call to help rebuild Somalia

February 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Mo Farah could play a leading role in a small army of Britons recruited to unite and inspire their native Somalia after 22 years of civil war, the country’s President said yesterday. The Olympic here, who was born in Mogadishu, … read more »

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Somalia’s President addresses thousands in US and promises a new era

January 19, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

About 4,000 jubilant, flag-waving Minnesota Somalis greeted their homeland’s new president Friday at the Minneapolis Convention Center, hailing his vows to bring peace, stability and opportunity to the nation after a generation of chaos. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud asked for patience … read more »

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Why President believes he can pull Somalia back on track

December 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Hassan Mohamud was shocked to inherit a ‘broke’ government but is confident of change By Malkhadir M Muhumed Only a day after Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was sworn into office, the stark reality of his country dawned on him: … read more »

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The Somali Spring

September 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Is the poster child of failed states finally getting its act together? After the twin suicide attacks that killed 14 people in Mogadishu last week and an assassination attempt on the president a little more than a week before that, … read more »

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Somalia: appointment of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signals change and challenges

September 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Abdi Aynte On Monday, Somalia lived up to its track record for never re-electing an incumbent leader. President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed lost to a political newcomer, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in a landslide victory that represented a stinging condemnation of … read more »

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Somali Analyst: New President Mandate to Move Forward

September 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Somali writer and analyst Faysal Abdi Roble said Monday’s election of a little-known candidate as the next president of Somalia is a clear message that Somalis want to move forward from the days of corrupt and clan-dominated governments to a … read more »

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