Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has named Mohamed Hussein Roble as prime minister.
The president said Roble was selected on the basis of his knowledge, experience and ability to move forward with state-building efforts and the development of national plans.
If Roble wins the confidence of parliament, he will replace Hassan Ali Khaire, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote by parliament on 25 July.
President Farmajo, in a statement, urged the prime minister-designate to immediately form a capable government that will lead the country to elections and make significant efforts to rebuild the armed forces, develop infrastructure and expand basic services.
The prime minister designate is a relative newcomer to Somali’s politics.
