On Monday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud participated in a televised question-and-answer session in Mogadishu. He addressed several issues, including debt forgiveness, finalizing the constitution, the 2026 election, frontline forces, and the safety and security of Mogadishu.
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Isbahaysiga Islam Mosque in Mogadishu, along with thousands of Somali citizens, government officials, and religious leaders.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has expressed confidence that his new military offensive against Al-Shabaab will "defeat" the Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist group that has long terrorized the Horn of Africa. However, he acknowledges that negotiations with the group may not be feasible at this time.
On Sunday, 5th March, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed the United Nations 5th Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) and acknowledged his country's development challenges. He highlighted the prolonged conflict and political instability that has hindered Somalia's progress but expressed hope that these could be resolved through dialogue and an inclusive government-building process.