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Is this a joke or what? What Cabinet? The Prime Minister appoints the Cabinet of Ministers & when he resigns/ousted, the whole cabinet collapses. The Deputy Prime Minister & Ministers no longer have an official position aside from waiting 4 their replacements & handing over their responsibilities.
During their first meeting since ousting the prime minister, the Somali cabinet has condemned the international community’s response to the vote of no confidence that has led to the dismissal of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The procedures under which a motion of no confidence in the cabinet was passed did not meet minimal constitutional requirements.
The U.S. Embassy regrets the actions of the President and the Lower House of Parliament to withdraw confidence in Prime Minister Ali Hassan Khaire and his government, which heightened political tensions and undermined the ongoing process of dialogue and negotiation between the Federal Government of Somalia, Federal Member States, and other key stakeholders.
The Americans reiterated their support for a politically negotiated solution with stakeholders at all levels to end the electoral crisis in the country, effectively endorsing Dhusamareb negotiations.
“Developing a workable, broadly acceptable election model is key to preserving Somalia’s security and stability, and the United States calls on all stakeholders to act cooperatively and seek compromise to mitigate the risk of a constitutional crisis. The United States urges the Federal Government of Somalia, Federal Member States, Parliament, and other parties to continue to work together to implement the agreement reached in Dhusamareb.” It warned it would ‘take measures against spoilers’ adding the Prime Minister’s removal was un-procedural and unconstitutional.