President Hassan Sheikh Meets New AFRICOM Commander to Bolster Somalia–U.S. Security Cooperation
September 3, 2025
Mogadishu, Somalia – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today received the new Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, His Excellency Richard H. Riley. The meeting focused on strengthening Somalia–U.S. cooperation in key areas, including security.
General Anderson reaffirmed the United States’ continued commitment to working closely with Somalia, The visit underscored the enduring partnership between Somalia and the United States in addressing shared security challenges and promoting regional stability.
Source: Somalia media outlets.
Somali State Minister Receives Copy of Credentials from Dutch Ambassador
September 3, 2025
Mogadishu, Somalia – The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honorable Ali Mohamed Omar, received a copy of the credentials of His Excellency Henk Jan Bakker, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Somalia, during a ceremony held on Wednesday in the Somali capital.
Hon. Ali Mohamed Omar welcomed Ambassador Bakker, wishing him success in his mission, and highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration and promoting shared interests between Somalia and the Netherlands.
Ambassador Henk Jan Bakker expressed pride in representing his country in Somalia and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering bilateral ties and advancing cooperation to benefit both nations.
The presentation of credentials signifies a key step in consolidating diplomatic relations and enhancing partnership initiatives between Somalia and the Netherlands.
Source: Somalia media outlets.
President Hassan Sheikh Receives Credentials of New EU and Dutch Ambassadors to Somalia
September 3, 2025
Mogadishu, Somalia – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today received the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors during a ceremony held at the State House in Mogadishu.
The diplomats included Her Excellency Francesca Di Mauro, the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Somalia, and His Excellency Henk Jan Bakker, the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Somalia.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated both ambassadors on their new assignments and assured them of the full cooperation and support of the Somali people and government as they carry out their diplomatic missions.
For their part, Ambassadors Di Mauro and Bakker expressed gratitude for the warm reception, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation with Somalia in the areas of peace, development, and reconstruction.
The accreditation of the new EU and Dutch envoys marks another step in Somalia’s deepening engagement with its international partners.
Source: Somalia media outlets.