CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In June 2022, Hamza Abdi Barre succeeded the 20th Mohamed Hussein Roble as the 21st Prime Minister.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was declared president in a peaceful transition of power after incumbent President Mohamed conceded defeat and congratulated the victor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia consists of Ministers appointed by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister may dismiss members of the council, and new appointees must again be approved by the Parliament. The Council meets weekly on Thursdays in Mogadishu.

Detailed explanation-4: -The politics of Somalia takes place in a framework of federal parliamentary republic. According to the Constitution of Somalia, the President of Somalia is head of state, and Prime Minister as head of government who is appointed by the President with the parliament’s approval.

Detailed explanation-5: -Currently, the president of Somalia is indirectly elected, chosen by the Federal Parliament of Somalia.