Egypt Welcomes Successful Completion of Presidential Election in Somalia

Egypt welcomed the successful completion of the presidential elections in the Federal Republic of Somalia on May 15th, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won this election in an important step in achieving stability in the country.

Egypt also affirms its continued support for all efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in Somalia, achieving sustainable development and eliminating terrorism, so Somalia could overcome its current challenges and achieve the Somali people's aspirations for a prosperous future.

Noteworthy, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was sworn in on Monday as the president of Somali after winning the presidential elections, becoming the tenth president in the country’s history.

Sheikh Mahmoud, 67, who served as Somalia’s president between 2012 and 2017,was sworn in at a military base at Mogadishu International Airport, amid strict security measures.

After the vote counting process was completed, Speaker of the House of the People (Lower House), Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe,announced that Sheikh Mahmoud had obtained 214 votes, compared to 110 votes for his rival, outgoing president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo.