Somali President Engages in Bilateral Discussions at African Union Summit. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 2026-02-15 Lead Paragraph The President of Somalia, H. E.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings with regional leaders during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa.
The discussions, held on the sidelines of the summit, focused on enhancing regional cooperation, peace, and security in the Horn of Africa and East Africa. During his visit to Addis Ababa, President Mohamud met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, President William Ruto of Kenya, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia.
The meetings were seen as an extension of Somalia’s diplomatic efforts to strengthen its ties with neighboring countries and to promote stability in the region.
According to regional officials, the talks covered a range of topics, including the importance of regional cooperation, peace and security, and the defense of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also engaged in discussions with leaders from Senegal, Somalia, and Tanzania, reflecting the broad scope of the summit’s agenda.
The African Union Summit is a significant platform for African leaders to discuss regional and international issues. This year’s session likely focused on a range of topics including security, economic development, and political cooperation among member states.
The outcomes of these meetings and the summit’s resolutions are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Further details on the agreements reached and their implications for the region are anticipated to emerge as the situation develops.
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Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
