Mogadishu, Somalia — 2026-02-01 Somali President Appoints New Vice Chancellors for Somali National University. Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed new Vice Chancellors for the Somali National University (SNU), a move aimed at enhancing academic affairs and administration within the institution.
The appointments, confirmed through a presidential decree issued by Villa Somalia, include Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed (PhD) as the new President of the SNU. Dr.
Mohamed brings extensive academic expertise and administrative experience to his new role, according to official statements.
The Somali National University, as the country’s premier public institution of higher learning, is pivotal in Somalia’s education sector, which has faced challenges in infrastructure, funding, and quality of education.
The appointment is part of ongoing reforms to strengthen Somalia’s higher education sector, according to local reports.
The presidency described the appointment as a strategic step towards bolstering Somalia’s higher education landscape.
However, KAAB TV mentioned the appointment amid some controversy, suggesting that there may be opposition or skepticism surrounding the decision. Further details regarding the new appointments and their impact on the university are expected to be released in the coming days.
Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
