Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has restructured his cabinet, appointing new ministers in several key sectors including Defence, Transport, and Commerce. The changes aim to improve government effectiveness and respond to strategic needs in security and infrastructure. Notably, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi has been named Defence Minister, and 11 deputy ministers have also been appointed.
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has recently undertaken a cabinet reshuffle, appointing new deputy ministers and changing key ministerial positions. This reshuffle aims to enhance the government’s effectiveness, especially in the critical sectors of security, commerce, and infrastructure, following a previous reshuffle in December.
Significant appointments in the latest reshuffle include Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi as the new Defence Minister, replacing Abdikadir Mohamed Nur, who now heads the Ports and Marine Transport ministry. Additional new ministers include Mahamud Mohamed Nur for Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Abdikadir Ali for Youth and Sports, and Mohamud Ahmed Adan for Trade and Industry. The prime minister has stated that these appointments take effect immediately without further elaboration.
This cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre highlights a strategic effort to strengthen Somalia’s governance by placing leaders in key roles that align with national priorities. The new appointments are intended to bolster security and economic development, reflecting the government’s focus on enhancing infrastructure and youth engagement.
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