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Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed

president of Somalia
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The current president of Somalia is Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, not Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed served as president from 2017 to 2022. During his term, the country faced challenges in holding direct elections due to security concerns and political disagreements. He appointed Mohamed Hussein Roble as prime minister in September 2020. Ultimately, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected president in May 2022, succeeding Mohamed. Somalia has a history of civil war, clan-based conflicts, and a lack of centralized government, which continue to pose significant challenges.123

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  1. Somalia: Top Questions
  2. Somalia - Independence and union
  3. Somalia
  4. Somalia - Mohamed’s administration (2017–22), preparations for the 2021–22 elections, and ongoing insecurity
  5. history of Somalia - Mohamed’s administration (2017–22), preparations for the 2021–22 elections, and ongoing insecurity
  6. history of Somalia - Attempts at peace

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