Somalia's president appoints PM.
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Thu, 23 Feb 2017 || Somalia,
Somalia';s President, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, has appointed a new prime minister, Hassan Ali Kheyre, a dual national of Norway and Somalia.
Kheyre is acclaimed to be a newcomer to Somali politics, and had previously served as head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
According to Ceoafrica, up until his appointment, he was working as director of UK-based oil exploration firm Soma Oil and Gas.
Mr Kheyre is a close associate of former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a member of the Hawiye clan, meaning his nomination maintains the traditional clan balance alongside Mr Mohamed who is a Darod.
The appointment must now be approved by parliament.
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