President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo of Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has appointed a new Chief of the Armed Forces.
Mohamud Ahmed Hassan alias Dalab becomes the new Chief of Somali Armed Forces with immediate effect.
Dalab takes over from General Liban Ali Yarow, who has served in the office for years. Gen. Yarow is one of the longest serving Chief of the Armed Forces in the country’s history.
Prior to his new appointment, Dalab had served as a senior officer in the Somali Police Force (SPF).
Recently, President Farmaajo promoted him to the rank of Colonel.