Somalia: Deposed PM Says Government Still Exists

The deposed Somali Prime Minister has said on Tuesday that would not step down even though President Sheikh Ahmed Sheikh Sharif announced that he will replace him and appoint a new premeier to form a fresh government.

Omar Abdirashid Sharma'arke said he will only step down after parliament passes a vote of no confidence in his cabinet, adding that the president has no authority to dismiss him.

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