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New Somali Prime Minister Vows to Fight Corruption

The newly elected Prime Minister has promised that corruption will not be tolerated during his term in office.

Somalia: New PM Promises to Fight Corruption

Shabelle, 7 October 2012

The new prime minister of Somalia's fledgling government Abdi Farah Shirdon Saaid has promised to tackle corruption, misuse of power and internal disputes in the previous… Read more »

Members of new parliament sworn-in (file photo).

Somalia: Puntland Welcomes New PM, Urges Constitutional Adherence

Garowe Online, 7 October 2012

In a press release the Puntland government stated that it welcomed new Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon Sa'id and urged the new government to adhere to Somalia's constitution,… Read more »
Somalia: UN Hails Nomination of Prime Minister

UN News, 6 October 2012

The United Nations envoy for Somalia on Saturday congratulated the country's Prime Minister-designate, Abdi Farah Shirdon, and encouraged him to set up a transparent and… Read more »
Somalia: President Appoints New Prime Minister

Shabelle, 6 October 2012

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday named a political beginner as his new prime minister and tasked him with steering the nation back to stability and law and order. Read more »

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A New President and a New Dawn Chance for Somalia

After 42 years without a genuine election, the war-battered Horn of Africa country underwent a transitional process to select a new president with hope to turn over a leaf. Read more »
- Somalia: A New President and the Opportunity for Renewal
- Egypt: Morsi Congratulates Somali President, Libyan PM