MOGADISHU (Dawan) — European Union Ambassador to Somalia Francesca Di Mauro referred to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as 'President' in a post on X on May 18, 2026, hours after an earlier message without the title sparked debate over the EU's stance on Somalia's political situation.
The earlier post, published on May 18, mentioned Mohamud without the presidential title, leading to speculation about the EU's recognition of his authority. The EU has not officially commented on the discrepancy, but the corrected post reaffirmed the title.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been President of Somalia since 2022, and the EU maintains diplomatic relations with his government. The incident highlights sensitivity around diplomatic language in Somalia's complex political landscape.
