President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed has responded to accusations of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, the autonomous territory of Somalia, possible Israeli military stationing near the Red Sea and changing power dynamics in the Horn of Africa. He discussed U.S. criticism and President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Somalia, growing ties with regional allies and concerns about broader instability as tensions escalate between Israel, Iran and their rivals. At home, Mohammed faces pressing questions about security, human rights, media freedom and whether he will seek a third term ahead of crucial elections.