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Somalia Parliament Approves New Prime Minister

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   Political newcomer Mohamed Hussein Roble became Somalia's prime
   ministerWednesday after getting unanimous approval from lawmakers.

   Somali President MohamedAbdullahiMohamed was inattendance whenall 215
   members of parliament cast their votes in favor of his appointee.

   Roble is promising to create an effective government that addresses
   some of the key issues facing the country, including having fair
   presidential and parliamentary elections.

   Roble's predecessor, Hassan AliKhaire, was ousted by parliament in July
   in a no confidence vote tied directly to his failure to present a
   roadmap toholding democraticelections due before February 2021.

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