Somalia’s new ambassador formally takes up post in Mauritania after presenting credentials
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Somalia’s new ambassador formally takes up post in Mauritania after presenting credentials
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s new ambassador to Mauritania has officially presented his credentials to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, marking the formal start of his…
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NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s new ambassador to Mauritania has officially presented his credentials to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, marking the formal start of his diplomatic mission, Somali officials said. The ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott, where Somalia’s ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan handed over his letters
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- Somalia's Ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Mauritania. (reported by SONNA English, Shabelle Media)
- Yusuf Ahmed Hassan presented his credentials to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. (reported by SONNA English, Shabelle Media)
- The credential presentation ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott. (reported by SONNA English, Shabelle Media)
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SONNA English
Ambassador Yusuf serves as Somalia’s resident Ambassador to Algeria.
Shabelle Media
The ambassador is Col. Osman Dubad Souguleh.
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SONNA English and Shabelle Media independently report the same central fact — Somalia's Ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Mauritania. — making it the most reliable part of this coverage.
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Somali Ambassador to Mauritania Presents Copies of Letters of Credence in Nouakchott
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Somali Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Mauritania
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Somali Ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan Presents Credentials to Mauritanian President in Nouakchott
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Somalia’s new ambassador formally takes up post in Mauritania after presenting credentials
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