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In Somalia, a US bureaucrat fights to hold onto power

In Somalia, a US bureaucrat fights to hold onto power

FromThe Take


In Somalia, a US bureaucrat fights to hold onto power

FromThe Take

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Somalia is weeks overdue for a presidential election. The president’s term has expired without a successor in place. At the center of the crisis is President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, better known as Farmaajo, a former US dual citizen whose previous job was as a local bureaucrat. Four years ago, he was a new hope for the Somali people. This election was supposed to be a triumphant milestone for Somalia, a sign of stability. But instead, there’s a power vacuum that risks spiraling into conflict.In this episode:Hamza Mohamed (@Hamza_Africa), Al Jazeera journalist.Connect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)
Released:
Mar 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Making sense of the world, one story at a time. Host Malika Bilal and journalists from Al Jazeera's international bureaus and beyond share their take on the most important stories every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.