On Wednesday this week, Abdullahi Farmajo was elected Somalia’s new president to replace President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Having taken oath of office in Mogadishu on Wednesday, Farmajo declared ...

Osman was the first president of an independent Somalia, elected in 1960. President “Farmajo” — as he is nicknamed – says he likes to be able to look up and see that portrait. Osman lost ...

Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who holds joint American citizenship, was elected president on Wednesday, vowing to crack down on corruption and Al-Shabaab militants.

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmajo, has told the BBC his government is on course to defeat al-Shabab militants, although many challenges remain. Mr Abdullahi also said he ...