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Abiy Ahmed Welcomes Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Addis Ababa

PM Abiy Ahmed Welcomes Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa

Confident Somali man stands before the iconic mosque in Mogadishu, reflecting cultural pride.

Photo by ibrahim sakhawi on Pexels

What changed

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa on September 29, 2026, where Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed him.

It is their latest high-level meeting this year. Mohamud also visited Ethiopia in January and February, while the two leaders held bilateral talks in Addis Ababa in June.

Why it matters

The frequency of these encounters points to sustained political engagement between Ethiopia and Somalia. Both governments identify peace, security, economic cooperation and regional development as shared interests, giving the visits a broad regional scope.

But the substance of this meeting remains unclear. Ethiopia’s prime minister’s office has released no details about the agenda, duration or outcome. The next useful signal will be whether the visit produces a joint statement, specific agreements or another scheduled round of talks.

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