Somalia President: Houthis ‘not in a position’ to bring Yemen peace

Somalia's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, told Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview that the Houthi movement is incapable of delivering peace in Yemen. In his comments, Mohamud accused the group of contributing to instability across the region rather than enabling a settlement. Mohamud also raised specific concerns about maritime security, alleging the Houthis have interfered with shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a strategic chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. He framed those disruptions as part of a broader pattern of behaviour that undermines regional stability. The remarks reflect Somalia's position as a neighbouring state directly affected by instability in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden corridors. By speaking publicly to an international news outlet, Mohamud has added a Somali voice to regional criticism of the Houthis' actions. The interview did not, in the excerpt provided, include detailed evidence supporting the allegations or outline specific diplomatic or military responses Somalia might pursue. Further reporting would be needed to document incidents cited or to present responses from the Houthis or other regional actors.