Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed lawmaker Hamzi Abdi Barre as the country’s new prime minister on Wednesday, as the Horn of Africa nation faces myriad challenges including a looming famine and threats of extremism.
“The President wishes the new PM utmost success as he leads the government’s ambitious reform agenda and calls on #Somali people to render him their unwavering support,” the presidency said on Twitter.
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