Prime Minister Hamza Dismisses Two Members of the Cabinet

MUQDISHO, Somalia — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has dismissed two members of the Cabinet, namely the Minister of State for Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing and the Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport.

A press release from the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, stated that those dismissed were Said Mohamed Mahmoud, who was the Minister of State for Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing, and Fartun Abdiqadir Farah, who was the Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport.

The decision to dismiss them came after the Prime Minister referenced Articles 117 and 120, second paragraph, of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Rules of Procedure of the Cabinet, and other laws of the country.

According to the press release, the decision is based on the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance, while also considering the importance of maintaining the smooth operation of the activities of the two ministries.

The Prime Minister's Office did not provide specific reasons for the dismissal of the two officials, nor did it announce who would replace them.

This dismissal took effect after the Prime Minister signed the decision, with the effective date set for November 4, 2026.

This action will change the leadership of the two ministries that are part of the Federal Government of Somalia.