Somali President overrules PM decision to expel AU envoy

Francisco Madeira, the Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson for Somalia (SRCC). PHOTO | FILE |

What you need to know:

  • President Farmaajo said he did not okay the expulsion and the prime minister does not have the power to make the decision alone.
  • He said Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had not submitted reports indicating that Amb Madeira opposed the independence of the country.