By Hafsa Mursal

The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble has fired the minister of foreign affairs Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud.

Abdi Saciid Muse Ali is the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Somali Government and Mohamud Abdi Hassan alias Pekos has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Roble also exchanged seats with two ministers. Mohamed Aden Moalim Somali has been appointed as Minister of Plant and Animal pasture and Hussein Mohamed Sheikh Hussein Badni as Minister of Public Works, Housing and Reconstruction.

Wareegto uu soo saaray Ra’iisul Wasaaraha XFS Mudane @MohamedHRoble ayuu Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah XFS ugu magacaabay Mudane Cabdisaciid Muuse Cali, Halka Wasiir-ku xigeenka Wasaaradda Arrimaha dibadda loo magacaabay mudane Maxamuud Cabdi Xasan (Pekos) pic.twitter.com/3hlyID8z57

— Hon Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu (@MOALIMUU) November 20, 2021

The new minister of foreign Affairs was the immediate former chief of staff and was the longest serving national security advisor to president Farmajo, his appointment marks the end of a long-running feud between Farmajo and Roble, sparked by the now-defunct Ikraan Tahliil case, which now seems to have been enshrouded and agreed upon.

But on his part fired foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud termed his replacement as a surprise, a day after he celebrated his first anniversary at the helm of Foreign Affairs Ministry.

“The story of my replacement is a surprise to me, as much as everyone else but follows my offer of resignation a week ago. I will update everyone in due course but it has been a pleasure to serve the Somali nation and ofcourse wish my replacement all the best” tweeted Mr Abdirizak

The story of my replacement is a surprise to me, as much as everyone else but follows my offer of resignation a week ago. I will update everyone in due course but it has been a pleasure to serve the Somali nation and ofcourse wish my replacement all the best.

— Mohamed Abdirizak (@MAbdirizak) November 20, 2021

Prior to joining FGS, Abdi served as regional political adviser to the European Union Special representative for the Horn of Africa, with a focus of political instability, radicalization and violent extremism in the region.

Abdi Saciid studied in the Netherlands, UK and US and holds a number of Graduate and Post Graduate qualifications.

Until his appointment AbdiSaciid Muse Ali was serving as the Cheif of Staff of Villa Somalia.