The New York Times published on 15 May 2022 an article titled "Somalia Elects New President, But Terrorists Hold True Power" by Abdi Latif Dahir.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who served as president of Somalia between 2012 and 2017, was selected on 15 May by 328 members of parliament to replace President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. He defeated 3 dozen candidates after 3 rounds of voting. His first challenge will be confronting the al-Shabaab terrorist organization, which continues to impose its grip on parts of Somalia.
