On March 18, 2025, a roadside bomb targeted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy near the presidential palace in Mogadishu. The militant group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. President Mohamud was unharmed.
Following the incident, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sent a message to President Mohamud, condemning the attack and expressing Egypt’s support for Somalia’s security and stability. President Mohamud expressed gratitude for Egypt’s solidarity, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations.
Egypt and Somalia have recently strengthened their bilateral relations. In January 2025, the two countries signed a joint political declaration to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership. This partnership includes enhanced cooperation in political, military, economic, and cultural spheres.