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On 10 January, Somali leaders announced they struck a deal to complete parliamentary elections by February 25, after repeated delays that have threatened the stability of the country. The agreement was reached after several days of talks hosted by Roble with state leaders aimed at ending an impasse over the polls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Somalia’s leaders agree to hold delayed election by February 25|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/9/somalias-leaders-agree-to-hold-delayed-election-by-february-25|access-date=2022-01-10|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref> |
On 10 January, Somali leaders announced they struck a deal to complete parliamentary elections by February 25, after repeated delays that have threatened the stability of the country. The agreement was reached after several days of talks hosted by Roble with state leaders aimed at ending an impasse over the polls.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Somalia’s leaders agree to hold delayed election by February 25|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/9/somalias-leaders-agree-to-hold-delayed-election-by-february-25|access-date=2022-01-10|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Accusations of Corruption and Power Suspension === |
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Mohamed Roble as representative of UN's ILO work in Hargeisa in 2019, the regional Interior Minister asserted that he signed the deportation letter of the former ILO official over corruption. <ref> https://www.somalidispatch.com/latest-news/somaliland-weve-deported-roble-and-ilo-for-corruption/> </ref>. One incident which shed light on the corruption accusation label on Roble's part has been the attempt to launder over 9 million USD cash that was confiscated as a plane originating form UAE brought in the cash back in April 9, 2018. <ref> https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/4/9/somalia-seizes-9-6m-from-uae-plane-in-mogadishu </ref>. The Prime Minister, Mr. Roble's alleged corruption has been widely reported by world media outlet on the basis of his siding with the party that brought in undocumented cash into the country plus recent public land grab issues. <ref> https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2021/12/27/Somalia-s-president-suspends-PM-Roble-over-corruption-probe-election-spat> </ref> <ref> https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/somalia-president-mohammed-hussein-roble-suspended-b1982701.html </ref> <ref> https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/world/africa/somalia-prime-minister-suspended.html </ref> <ref> https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/27/africa/somalia-politics-election-us-intl/index.html </ref>. However serious any accusation of corruption against Somali officials holding office, both the alleged crime prosecution process and the judicial system are so weak, it will take another term of government and clear empowerment of the public prosecutor and an overhaul to the entire judicial system of the country. |
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Revision as of 00:38, 22 February 2022
Mohamed Hussein Roble | |
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| 20th Prime Minister of Somalia | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2020 | |
| President | Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed |
| Preceded by | Hassan Ali Khaire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1963 (age 60) Hobyo, Somalia |
| Citizenship | Somali Swedish[1] |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Somali National University (BSc) KTH Royal Institute of Technology (MEng) |
Mohamed Hussein Roble (Somali: Maxamed Xuseen Rooble; born October 1963) is a Somali politician and the prime minister of Somalia since 23 September 2020.[2][3]
Background
He was born in Hobyo in October 1963. similar to that of the first Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdullahi Issa. He received a BSc in Civil Engineering from the Somali National University, and later attended the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden where he completed an MA in environmental engineering and sustainable engineering.[4] Before his appointment as Prime Minister he served as a member of the United Nations at the International Labour Organization in Nairobi, Kenya as an environmental engineer.[5]
Political career
Appointment as Prime Minister
He was appointed to the post of prime minister by Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in September 2020.[6] In his initial address to parliament after taking office he pledged to form a cabinet which would steer Somalia through the 2021 election transion. [5] Roble re-appointed Khadar Mohamed Gulaid as deputy prime minister and he appointed 26 ministers to his cabinet, 15 of whom are from the previous cabinet. The new cabinet includes 17 state ministers, and 4 women.[7]
2020 Galkayo bombing
On December 18, 2020, Roble was due to address a gathering at a stadium in Galkayo. Minutes before his arrival, a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the stadium, killing seven civilians and three soldiers. Roble offered his deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and called for unity among the Somali people in the struggle against terrorism to promote peace and development in the country. [8]
2021 elections
On 1 May 2021, Roble was given the mandate by the Federal Government of Somalia for overseeing the election process according to the agreement reached on 17 September 2020 by the National Consultative Forum and the Baidoa Framework of 16 February 2021 as well as security arrangements for elections. [9]
Freedom of the Press
On World Press Freedom Day, May 3 2021, Roble congratulated Somali journalists, praising them for their sacrifice, resilience and commitment. He also guaranteed journalists safety and access to information, particularly through the upcoming elections, encouraging them to approach their work with responsibility and professionalism.[10]
Tension with President Farmajo
In September 2021, Farmajo suspended Roble's executive powers following a row over his suspension of former NISA head Fahad Yasin over the murder investigation of Ikran Tahlil Farah.[11]
On 27 December 2021, Farmajo suspended Roble over allegations of corruption and misuse of public land. Roble described the move as an coup attempt from the president.[12]
On 28 December 2021, Roble called on Farmajo to immediately step aside and concentrate on the campaign trail for the forthcoming elections.[13]
On 10 January, Somali leaders announced they struck a deal to complete parliamentary elections by February 25, after repeated delays that have threatened the stability of the country. The agreement was reached after several days of talks hosted by Roble with state leaders aimed at ending an impasse over the polls.[14]
Accusations of Corruption and Power Suspension
Mohamed Roble as representative of UN's ILO work in Hargeisa in 2019, the regional Interior Minister asserted that he signed the deportation letter of the former ILO official over corruption. [15]. One incident which shed light on the corruption accusation label on Roble's part has been the attempt to launder over 9 million USD cash that was confiscated as a plane originating form UAE brought in the cash back in April 9, 2018. [16]. The Prime Minister, Mr. Roble's alleged corruption has been widely reported by world media outlet on the basis of his siding with the party that brought in undocumented cash into the country plus recent public land grab issues. [17] [18] [19] [20]. However serious any accusation of corruption against Somali officials holding office, both the alleged crime prosecution process and the judicial system are so weak, it will take another term of government and clear empowerment of the public prosecutor and an overhaul to the entire judicial system of the country.
References
- ^ "Dual Citizenship Plagues Somali Politics". Puntland Post. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ "Somalia's new PM faces big tasks of organising elections, earning trust". Nation.
- ^ "Mohamed Hussein Roble appointed Somalia's new prime minister". September 18, 2020.
- ^ "Somalia Confirms New Prime Minister | Petroleum Africa".
- ^ a b "Somalia's Lawmakers Approve Roble as New Prime Minister". Bloomberg.com. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Somalia Parliament Approves New Prime Minister | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com.
- ^ "Somali premier announces new cabinet". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Somalia, UN condemn terrorist attack in central region
- ^ "Somali PM Mohamed Roble accepts new role in elections". The East African. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ hanad. "Prime Minister Roble on World Press Freedom Day - Jowhar somali news leader". Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ La Libre Afrique. "Somalie: le président « retire les pouvoirs exécutifs » du Premier ministre" (in French). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ^ "Somalia's allies fear instability as political crisis deepens". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Somalia: Join campaign trail, PM Roble tells Farmaajo". Garowe Online. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ^ "Somalia's leaders agree to hold delayed election by February 25". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ https://www.somalidispatch.com/latest-news/somaliland-weve-deported-roble-and-ilo-for-corruption/>
- ^ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/4/9/somalia-seizes-9-6m-from-uae-plane-in-mogadishu
- ^ https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2021/12/27/Somalia-s-president-suspends-PM-Roble-over-corruption-probe-election-spat>
- ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/somalia-president-mohammed-hussein-roble-suspended-b1982701.html
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/world/africa/somalia-prime-minister-suspended.html
- ^ https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/27/africa/somalia-politics-election-us-intl/index.html
External Links
- [1] official Twitter account
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