Mogadishu, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended warm congratulations to Tanzania’s President-elect Samia Suluhu Hassan following her re-election victory, describing the outcome as a reflection of the trust and confidence the Tanzanian people have placed in her leadership.
In his message, President Mohamud praised the peaceful and transparent conduct of Tanzania’s election, noting that it demonstrated the country’s democratic maturity and political stability in a region often challenged by uncertainty. He emphasized that Somalia values its longstanding ties with Tanzania and is eager to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual benefit, including trade, security, and regional development.
The Somali leader expressed optimism that under President Suluhu’s renewed mandate, the two nations would continue to build on their shared goals of promoting peace, prosperity, and regional integration. He also highlighted Tanzania’s historic role in supporting Somalia’s path toward recovery and regional partnership.
President Suluhu’s re-election marks another milestone for East Africa’s only female head of state, whose leadership has been widely recognized for advancing economic reforms and promoting gender inclusion. Her continued leadership is seen as vital for reinforcing stability and cooperation across the Horn of Africa and the wider East African Community.
The renewed exchange between Mogadishu and Dodoma underscores a growing desire among East African nations to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, paving the way for a more unified regional future.