The Governor of Hiiraan region has been sacked.
Governor Ali Jeyte lost his position when President Ali Gudlawe announced his removal from office on Saturday.
Gudlawe is the President of the regional state of HirShabelle.
President Gudlawe appointed Abdullahi Ahmed Maalin the new Governor of Hiiraan.
Jeyte has been at the forefront in leading the onslaught against Al-Shabaab terrorists.
His recent clashes with leaders from rival clans and other regional officials directed a lot of heat against him.