Somalia President withdraws PM Roble’s powers to hire and fire 

Somalia leaders

Somalia's Prime Minister Hussein Roble and President Mohamed Farmaajo. PHOTO | AFP

Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo on Thursday said he had suspended his Prime Minister Hussein Roble’s powers to hire and fire officials.

In a statement to the media, Villa Somalia, Farmaajo’s official residence in Mogadishu, said the the suspension of these duties will remain in effect until after elections are held.