President Limits PM’s Power Ahead of Elections

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has suspended key powers belonging to the prime minister amid a deepening feud between the leaders, reports Bloomberg News.

Mohamed barred Prime Minister Hussein Roble from hiring or firing government officials during the election period, said a statement from the president’s office on Thursday. 

The president accused Roble of "taking reckless steps that could lead to a political and security crisis" and violating the constitution,...