Somalia downplays EU criticism over ouster of former leader The international community has expressed concern over the removal of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire in a no-confidence vote. Somalia’s fragile government controls only a portion of the country.

   Somalia’s newly acting prime minister, Mahdi Guled, has lashed out at the European Union and other development partners for their criticism following the July 25 ouster of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire in a no-confidence vote.  Khaire, has rejected the no-confidence vote, and his cabinet were accused of failing to finalize a draft constitution … Continue reading Somalia downplays EU criticism over ouster of former leader The international community has expressed concern over the removal of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire in a no-confidence vote. Somalia’s fragile government controls only a portion of the country.