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Abdullahi Mohamed Noor Resigns as Senior Adviser to Somali President
Abdullahi Mohamed Noor announced his resignation as senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on April 27, 2026, in Mogadishu. He cited political obstacles and deadlock as reasons, warning of threats to Somalia's stability. The move comes less than 20 days before the federal institutions' term ends on May 15, 2026.
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Mogadishu - Abdullahi Mohamed Noor announced his resignation as senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday, April 27, 2026, in Mogadishu. Noor, who served as a senior adviser at the Presidency of Somalia, posted a statement on Facebook to make the announcement.
AllAfrica reported that he cited growing political disputes and challenges that could threaten the country's stability and security.
' Noor attributed his decision to ongoing political obstacles in Somalia and indicated he would share views on potential solutions to the disagreements. Noor said he would soon share his views with the public on possible solutions to the ongoing political disagreements.
The resignation comes less than 20 days before the scheduled end of Somalia's federal institutions' term on May 15, 2026, during a period of ongoing political transitions. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been facing political pressure over disputes surrounding Somalia's electoral process and the transition period.
Noor served in his advisory role amid these tensions. AllAfrica noted that political sources describe the situation as highly sensitive, with the coming weeks expected to shape the country's political direction and security outlook.
