By Zamzam Daqare - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 18 October 2026 — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed Abdulkadir Omar Moallim as Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, the Office of the Prime Minister announced on Sunday.
The appointment was made under Article 120, paragraphs two and three, of Somalia’s Constitution, taking into account the president’s recommendation and the new minister’s qualifications and experience.
Moallim replaces Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur ‘Jama’, who was elected Speaker of the House of the People on 10 August 2026, securing 142 votes against Moallim, who received 30 votes in the parliamentary leadership contest.
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Jama, who had headed the ministry since March 2025, announced his resignation from the ministerial position following his election as speaker.
During the vacancy, State Minister Mohamed Abdulkadir Dhucle served as acting minister.
Prime Minister Hamza urged the newly appointed minister to uphold transparency and carry out his responsibilities with diligence and accountability.