Oct 18, 2012

Somali Parliament Approves New PM

Somali Parliament Approves New PM: Somalia's parliament has officially approved Abdi Farah Shirdoon as the country's new prime minister.

All 215 lawmakers present for Wednesday's vote endorsed his appointment.

Shirdoon was sworn in immediately and said he will form a competent cabinet as soon as possible.

The U.N. special representative to Somalia, Augustine Mahiga, said Shirdoon's approval is "further incontrovertible evidence of progress in Somalia."

Mahiga encouraged the prime minister to ...

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