Video: Somali President Arrives in Las Anod, Ending Nearly 40 Years Without a Presidential Visit

For the first time in nearly four decades, the city of Las Anod is welcoming a Somali president, marking a historic moment in the country’s political history. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit comes as the federal government intensifies its engagement in the region, following the arrival of senior officials and security personnel. Hundreds of local residents have gathered to welcome the president, highlighting the symbolic importance of the visit for a city that has not hosted a Somali head of state in decades. The trip is widely viewed as a potential turning point in relations between the federal government and Las Anod, with talks expected to focus on security, governance, and national unity. #laascaanood #somalia #hassansheikh #somalipolitics