Egypt condemns deadly targeting of Somali president’s convoy, affirms solidarity with Mohamud

CAIRO – 19 March 2025: Egypt condemned a recent attack on the Somali presidential convoy, which resulted in "a number of" casualties, labeling it an act of terrorism and expressing full solidarity with Somalia and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

“Egypt expresses its strong condemnation of this criminal terrorist act and rejects all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and stability in Somalia,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Wednesday.

Egypt extended its condolences to the government and people of Somalia, as well as to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Mohamud survived a bomb attack that targeted his motorcade near the presidential palace in Mogadishu yesterday.

The Somali Ministry of Information stated that the attack resulted in "the death and injury of innocent civilians" and that further details on casualties will be provided "in due course."

Al-Shabaab militants, known for frequently carrying out attacks and bombings targeting government officials and military personnel in Somalia, claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Commander in Chief, His Excellency President @HassanSMohamud is on the frontlines, leading our brave national and civil defense forces against Kharijite terrorists. With strong community support, the #Somali National Forces are achieving crucial victories, flushing out the… pic.twitter.com/WpxKaqk4Z3

— Daud Aweis (@DaudAweis) March 18, 2025

The Somali ministry confirmed that the attack was "thwarted" and that Mohamud arrived safely at his destination in Hirshabelle state in south-central Somalia.

The ministry shared photos of Mohamud upon his arrival at the frontlines in Hirshabelle, where Somali troops are engaged in military operations against Al-Shabaab.