Addis Ababa, October 5, 2026 (FMC) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election, expressing readiness to work closely with him to strengthen Ethiopia–Somalia relations and advance peace, stability and shared prosperity across the Horn of Africa.
“My warm congratulations to PM Abiy Ahmed on his re-election. I wish him every success in his renewed mandate,” President Hassan said in a message.
He added that he looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Abiy to further strengthen bilateral relations and advance peace, stability and shared prosperity for the peoples of Somalia and Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa.