BREAKING: Hassan Sheikh removes the Chief Justice
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The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has removed the Chief Justice of the country, Dr.
Reported by Caasimada Online ↗Latest reporting
President Hassan Sheikh removes the Chairman of the Supreme Court.
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The removal was influenced by complaints from judges, court staff, and legal professionals.
Attributed to: Villa Somalia
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- 2
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- Soomaali
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Caasimada Online
President Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud has dismissed the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Dr. Baashe Yuusuf Axmed.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-04
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Caasimada Online
Ibraahim Iidle Suleymaan has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Supreme Court.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-04
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Caasimada Online
The decision was made after considering complaints from judges and legal professionals regarding the need for judicial reform.
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Event date: 2026-11-04
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Caasimada Online
The President emphasized the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law.
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Event date: 2026-11-04
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Puntland Post
President Hassan Sheikh has removed the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Bashir Yusuf Ahmed.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-04
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Puntland Post
President Hassan Sheikh appointed Lawyer Ibrahim Idle Suleiman as the new Chairman of the Supreme Court.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-04
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Puntland Post
The removal was influenced by complaints from judges, court staff, and legal professionals.
Attributed to: Villa Somalia
Event date: 2026-11-04
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Puntland Post
The President decided to implement a broad reform of the judiciary.
Attributed to: Villa Somalia
Event date: 2026-11-04
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Most recent report · 4 November 2026 18:08 UTC
President Hassan Sheikh removes the Chairman of the Supreme Court
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Most recent report · 4 November 2026 16:58 UTC
BREAKING: Hassan Sheikh removes the Chief Justice
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4 November 2026 · 16:58–18:08 UTC
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President Hassan Sheikh removes the Chairman of the Supreme Court
The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has removed the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, from his…
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BREAKING: Hassan Sheikh removes the Chief Justice
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- Caasimada Online, Puntland Post
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- Soomaali
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