Somali president ignores vote of Parliament, names new PM
Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmad on Tuesday named a new prime minister despite Parliament's rejection of his decision to sack the current premier, worsening a power struggle in the conflict-wracked country. Yusuf appointed close ally Mohamoud Mohammad Gouled, a little known MP who has also served.
Posted by: Fred 2008-12-17 |