"President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud responds to Israel's recognition of Somaliland a self-governing Somali territory, allegations of a possible Israeli military presence near the Red Sea and shifting power dynamics in the Horn of Africa. He addresses criticism by the United States as well as President Donald Trump's remarks on Somalia, growing ties with regional allies and fears of wider instability as tensions rise between Israel, Iran and their rivals."
"He addresses criticism by the United States as well as President Donald Trump's remarks on Somalia, growing ties with regional allies and fears of wider instability as tensions rise between Israel, Iran and their rivals. At home, Mohamud faces pressing questions over security, human rights, media freedom and whether he will seek a third term ahead of crucial elections."
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud confronts diplomatic fallout after Israel recognized Somaliland, a self-governing Somali territory. He addresses allegations of a possible Israeli military presence near the Red Sea and assesses shifting power dynamics across the Horn of Africa. He responds to criticism from the United States and to remarks by former President Donald Trump about Somalia. He pursues growing ties with regional allies while expressing concern about wider instability as tensions rise between Israel, Iran and their rivals. Domestically, Mohamud must manage urgent questions about security, human rights, media freedom and the prospect of seeking a third term before pivotal elections.
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