Somalia - Q&A (17 May 2022)

Q: What is France’s reaction to the election of the new Somali president?

A: France wishes every success to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was elected president of Somalia on May 16, 2022.

Somalia’s completion of this electoral process marked an important step toward the strengthening of the Somali state and the reestablishment of national harmony and security. France, together with its international partners, will stand by Somalia’s side to support the country as it continues down this path.