2017 in Somalia explained

Events from the year 2017 in Somalia

Incumbents

• President – Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (until 8 February); Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed
• Prime Minister – Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke (until 1 March); Hassan Ali Khaire

Events

• 2 January  - 2 January 2017 Mogadishu bombings.^[1]
• 8 February  - the Somali presidential election, 2017 concluded with Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed elected as the new president
• 11 August  - The Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Garaad Omar wrote a letter to the US Ambassador alleging that al-Shabaab had gained control over uranium mining in the Galmudug region, and were shipping the material to Iran.^[2]

Deaths

• 8 February  - Mohamud Muse Hersi, politician.^[3]
• 3 May  - Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji, politician (b. 1985)

See also

• 2017 timeline of the War in Somalia

Notes and References

1. Web site: 7 Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Blasts . Voanews.com . 2 January 2017 . 9 February 2017.
2. Web site: Al Qaeda affiliate mining uranium to send to Iran, Somali official warns US ambassador. Catherine. Herridge. 31 August 2017. Fox News.
3. Web site: Somalia: Former Puntland President dies in UAE . garoweonline.com . 8 February 2017 . 9 February 2017 .