EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro Presents Credentials to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia-3 September 2025- The European Union’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, today presented her credentials to H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

This formal presentation marks the official start of Ambassador Di Mauro’s mandate, during which she will work to further strengthen the EU’s engagement and its longstanding partnership with the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Somali people.

Read more about Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro, including her biography and the EU Delegation’s welcome message.

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The European Union’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, seated with H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after presenting her credentials at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
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EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro standing with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after presenting her

EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro standing with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after presenting her credentials at Villa Somalia.