# Somalia political and security transitions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/somalia-political-and-security-transitions > Updated: 2026-08-12T17:50:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Somalia is navigating a period of military, political, and regional security transitions. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently addressed the Federal Parliament, reporting military progress against the al-Shabaab insurgency, which he referred to as the “Khawaarij.” The President highlighted continued security cooperation with the United States, specifically noting support from AFRICOM through intelligence, training, and airstrikes. Politically, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jaamac has been elected Speaker of the House of the People, though opposition figures have questioned the legitimacy of the parliamentary seat following administrative upheavals in Southwest State. On the regional security front, Ethiopia has requested that the African Union accelerate the withdrawal and redeployment of its troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This request, reportedly driven by internal Ethiopian security pressures, has led to the handover of military positions in Buurhakaba and potential troop reductions in Baidoa. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Somalia faces political shifts as new Speaker is elected and Ethiopia requests troop withdrawal Somalia faces political and security shifts as Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jaamac becomes House Speaker amid controversy, while Ethiopia requests an accelerated AU troop withdrawal from the country. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somalia-faces-political-shifts-as-new-speaker-is-elected-and-ethiopia-requests-troop-withdrawal ### 2026-08-01: Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Highlights Military Gains and US Support at Parliament Opening Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the 8th parliamentary session, lauding progress against al‑Shabaab, U.S. security support, and pledging direct elections amid ongoing challenges. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somalia-president-hassan-sheikh-mohamud-highlights-military-gains-and-us-support-at-parliament-openi --- Cite as: Somalia political and security transitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/somalia-political-and-security-transitions