Tag: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Fact-Check: No, Somalia’s President Did Not Recognize Somaliland in Mosque Appearance
Overview A viral claim on Facebook alleges that Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly recognized Somaliland during a mosque appearance. Recent fact-checks and corroborating details show that the video does not substantiate this claim. The post amplifies a misunderstanding or miscontextualization of Muhammad’s remarks, potentially mixing unrelated footage with symbolic gestures that are not formal…
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Mohamud Did Not Recognise Somaliland: A Fact-Check on a Viral Video
Overview: The claim and what’s at stake A widely shared video on Facebook claims that Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly recognised Somaliland during a mosque appearance. This assertion is labeled FALSE by fact-checkers. Understanding what the clip shows and the broader political context is essential to separate miscaptioned footage from reality. What the video…
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Fact-Check: Video Claim That President Mohamud Recognised Somaliland Is False
Overview A viral claim asserts that Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly recognised Somaliland during a mosque appearance. A deeper look shows this claim is false. The video in question features the president speaking at an event, but experts and fact-checkers have found no credible evidence that he acknowledged Somaliland’s independence or sovereignty in that…
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Puntland suspends official for praising Somalia’s president
Overview: Puntland suspends official amid tensions with Mogadishu Puntland authorities have taken disciplinary action against a regional government official who publicly praised Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The move, announced amid a broader political rift between the semi-autonomous region and the federal government, underscores the fragile balance of power in Somalia’s complex political landscape. The…
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Puntland Suspends Official for Praising Somalia’s President
Overview of the incident A regional government official in Puntland has been suspended following controversial public statements praising Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The move, confirmed by Puntland authorities, underscores mounting friction between the semi-autonomous state and the federal government in Mogadishu. While the exact details of the comments remain under review, officials say the…
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Somalia President Directs Urgent Completion of 10,000-Teacher Recruitment
Somalia’s President Demands Expedited Recruitment of 10,000 Teachers In a decisive move aimed at strengthening Somalia’s education system, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has instructed the Ministry of Education to urgently complete the recruitment of 10,000 teachers promised by the Federal Government. The directive, issued during a high-level briefing, underscores the government’s commitment to improving access…
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Somalia President Directs Urgent Finalisation of 10,000-Teacher Recruitment
Overview of the Demand In a decisive push to strengthen Somalia’s education system, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has directed the Ministry of Education to urgently complete the recruitment of 10,000 teachers. The move, announced on 22 November 2025, intends to fill a long-standing staffing gap across the country in both public primary and secondary schools.…