Somalia, Egypt leaders meet in Alamein during Africa business forum
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Cairo, Egypt (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Saturday in Alamein city to discuss Somalia’s internal situation and security issues in the Horn of Africa.
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Egypt supports Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and would continue supporting Somalia’s national institutions.
Attributed to: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
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Hiiraan Online
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Alamein city to discuss Somalia’s internal situation and security issues in the Horn of Africa.
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Hiiraan Online
Egypt supports Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and would continue supporting Somalia’s national institutions.
Attributed to: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
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Hiiraan Online
The two sides discussed the importance of building consensus among Somalia’s political factions and different sections of society.
Attributed to: Egyptian presidency
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Hiiraan Online
The Alamein Africa Forum focuses on investment opportunities, trade expansion and strengthening economic cooperation among African countries.
Event date: 2026-10-02
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Shabelle Media
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Event date: 2026-10-03
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Shabelle Media
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, particularly in economic ties.
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Ethiopia has severed diplomatic relations with Eritrea and accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting armed groups.
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The African Union has urged all parties to avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
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Most recent report · 3 October 2026 17:39 UTC
Somalia, Egypt leaders meet in Alamein during Africa business forum
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Alamein city to discuss Somalia’s internal situation and security issues in the Horn of Africa.
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Most recent report · 3 October 2026 14:06 UTC
Somali President meets Egypt’s Sisi amid Horn of Africa tensions
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
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3 October 2026 · 14:06–17:39 UTC
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Somalia, Egypt leaders meet in Alamein during Africa business forum
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Alamei…
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Somali President meets Egypt’s Sisi amid Horn of Africa tensions
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