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Wife of Former Somali President Who Died on March 10 Succumbs to COVID-19

The wife of a former President of the Federal Republic of Somalia who died on March 10 has succumbed COVID-19.

Rahma Mohamud Ga’al, wife of ex-President Ali Mahdi Mohamed, died of COVID-19 complications on March 26.

Her husband also succumbed to the disease 16 days ago.

Reports indicate that Ga’al died while receiving treatment in Nairobi.

Ex-President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed confirmed Ga’al’s death on Friday afternoon through social media.