MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Somali prime minister, Hassan Ali Kheire has suspended the country’s deputy minister for Trade amid the government intensified its fight against graft.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mr. Kheire has directed Mohamed Khalif Diriye to step aside following recommendations by the Attorney General.
“After recommendations from the Attorney General, the Prime Minister suspends the deputy minister of Trade and Industry.” the statement reads in part.
No reason has been given for the deputy minister’s suspension.
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