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Mohamed Hussein Roble
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| 20th Prime Minister of Somalia | |
| In office 23 September 2020 – 25 June 2022 |
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| President | Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed |
| Preceded by | Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid |
| Succeeded by | Hamza Abdi Barre |
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| Born | February 1968 (age 57) Hobyo, Somali Republic |
| Citizenship | Somali Swedish |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Somali National University (BSc) KTH Royal Institute of Technology (MEng) |
Mohamed Hussein Roble (Maxamed Xuseen Rooble in Somali) is a Somali politician. He served as the prime minister of Somalia from September 23, 2020, until June 25, 2022. A prime minister is a leader who helps run the government of a country.
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Early Life and Education
Mohamed Hussein Roble was born in Hobyo, Somalia, in February 1968. He studied civil engineering at the Somali National University. Later, he went to the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. There, he earned a master's degree in environmental and sustainable engineering. Before becoming prime minister, he worked for non-profit groups. He also advised on engineering for the International Labour Organization.
Political Journey
Becoming Prime Minister
In September 2020, Mohamed Hussein Roble was chosen by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed to be the prime minister. When he first spoke to the parliament, he promised to create a government that would guide Somalia through its 2021 elections. He appointed 26 ministers to his team, including 4 women.
Helping After an Attack
On December 18, 2020, an explosion happened outside a stadium in Galkayo. Mr. Roble was supposed to speak there. The explosion, caused by an attacker, sadly killed ten people, including civilians and soldiers. Prime Minister Roble shared his sadness with the victims' families. He asked all Somali people to work together against violence and to build peace in their country.
Leading the 2021 Elections
On May 1, 2021, Mr. Roble was given an important job. The Federal Government of Somalia asked him to oversee the country's elections. This meant he was in charge of making sure the elections happened fairly and safely. He followed agreements made by different leaders to ensure the process was smooth.
Supporting Journalists
On World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2021, Prime Minister Roble praised Somali journalists. He thanked them for their hard work and bravery. He promised that journalists would be safe and could get information, especially during the elections. He also encouraged them to do their work responsibly.
Disagreements with the President
In September 2021, a disagreement arose between Prime Minister Roble and President Farmajo. This was about an investigation into a murder case. On December 28, 2021, Mr. Roble asked President Farmajo to step aside and focus on his election campaign.
On January 10, 2022, Somali leaders, with Mr. Roble's help, reached an agreement. They decided to finish the parliamentary elections by February 25. This agreement helped calm tensions and brought stability to the country.
After Hassan Sheikh Mohamud became president again in June 2022, he chose Hamza Abdi Barre to be the new prime minister. Mr. Barre was approved by the parliament on June 25, 2022, taking over from Mr. Roble.
Resolving a Land Dispute
In late 2021, a disagreement happened over land belonging to the navy. President Farmajo stated that this land was being misused by some leaders, including Prime Minister Roble. He said he would not allow this to happen. The navy commander also spoke out, saying they had plans to build offices on that land and would not let it be taken. This situation was a political dispute that needed to be resolved.
See also
In Spanish: Mohamed Hussein Roble para niños
