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Somalia PM Dismisses Information Minister Daud Aweis, Appoints Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre dismissed Information Minister Daud Aweis and appointed lawmaker Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud as replacement. The government announced the change on May 6, 2026, after consultations with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The new minister assumes oversight of Information, Culture and Tourism under the provisional constitution.
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Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre dismissed Information Minister Daud Aweis and appointed lawmaker Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud as his replacement, AllAfrica reported. The government announced the move on May 6, 2026. The appointment followed the requirements of Article 120, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the provisional constitution.
It came after consultations with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud was named Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism. The statement described the "broad responsibilities" facing the government at the time of the transition.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre urged the new minister to carry out his duties with efficiency and dedication.
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