A Somali federal lawmaker has called for the removal from office of the country’s Minister of Defense.
Legislator Mohamed Hassan Murjan’s criticism of Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, coupled with his call for the minister’s removal, underscores ongoing dissatisfaction with the defense leadership.
This comes amid heightened scrutiny of the ministry’s handling of security challenges, including recent al-Shabaab attacks and concerns over military operations.
The criticism reflects broader political and institutional tensions as Somalia continues efforts to strengthen its security forces and transition from external support to self-reliance.
It remains to be seen how the government will address these grievances while maintaining cohesion within its leadership.