On May 15, 2022, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was re-elected as Somalia’s president in a historic landslide victory over outgoing leader Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. Securing 214 votes against Farmaajo’s 110, Mohamud became the first Somali leader to hold the presidency twice in non-consecutive terms. His win marks a significant political shift, ending Farmaajo’s controversial five-year rule marked by authoritarian tendencies, strained regional relations, and stalled federalism. The election also signals a potential reset in Somalia’s foreign policy, moving away from heavy Qatari influence and the divisive Tripartite Alliance with Ethiopia and Eritrea. Mohamud inherits a nation facing deep challenges, including the growing threat of Al-Shabaab, a fragmented security sector, and political polarisation. Despite these obstacles, his victory is seen as a chance to rebuild consensus politics, improve relations with neighbours such as Kenya, and restore Somalia’s path toward stability. The peaceful transfer of power is widely celebrated as a democratic success, offering hope for governance reforms, strengthened institutions, and renewed efforts in state-building. As Somalia looks ahead, the nation’s focus will be on security reforms, economic development, and fostering unity across its federal states.