Monday March 17, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, making significant changes to key ministerial positions in a decree issued by his office.
Among the major changes, Abdikhadir Mohamed Nuur was removed from his position as Minister of Defense and reassigned as Minister of Ports and Sea Transport. Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense.
The reshuffle also affected several other ministries, with new appointments and reassignments across multiple sectors:
New ministerial appointments:
1. Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi – Minister of Defense.
2. Abdikhadir Mohamed Nuur – Minister of Ports and Sea Transport.
3. Mahmoud Ahmed Aadan (Geesood) – Minister of Trade and Industry.
4. Mohamed Farah Nuux – Minister of Transport and Aviation.
5. Mohamed Abdiqadir Ali – Minister of Youth and Sports.
New deputy ministerial appointments:
6. Mahmoud Abdiqadir Haaji (Jeego) – Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation.
7. Sahuur Haaji Culusow Hassan – Deputy Minister of Energy and Water.8. Sulub Ahmed Firin – Deputy Minister of Internal Security.
9. Mahmoud Abdullahi Ahmed (Abukaate) – Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry.
10. Aamina Hussein Ali – Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.
11. Hussein Ali Haaji – Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
12. Fartuun Abdiqadir Farah – Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport.
13. Mohamed Aden Mohamed (Baydhabo Janaay) – Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment & Economic Development.
14. Mohamed Hussein Abuukar (Gaaraxo) – Deputy Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing.
15. Dahabo Suusow Muunye – Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports.
16. Osman Ahmed Macow – Deputy Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
The cabinet reshuffle comes amid ongoing political and security developments in Somalia as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen governance and address national challenges.