Hassan Sheik Mohamud
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About
President of Somalia who was elected in 2012, which marked the end of the civil war. He has worked to end corruption and promote socio-economic development in his country.
Before Fame
He was a university professor and turned consultant to various international non-governmental organizations after civil war broke out in his country.
Trivia
He made the country's security a number one priority, and as if to underscore that point while he was giving that speech to assembled dignitaries in the Somalian capital, the building was attacked by gunmen.
Family Life
He was born in Jalalaqsi, Trust Territory of Somalia.
Associated With
In 2013 he met with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, formally re-establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries.
