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Midterm tensions sour Mogadishu-Washington relations

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Published on 01.10.2026 at 04:40 GMT 4 min read Lire en français

The Somali president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his US counterpart, Donald Trump. © Mike Segar/Reuters ; Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

As the US midterm elections approach, conservative circles in America are trying to turn a vast scandal over the diversion of public aid funds against the Democratic camp. In this tense climate, Somalia's attempts to improve relations with Donald Trump are running aground.

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