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Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman

b. 1957

Somalian politician

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About Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman

Born 1957. Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman is a Somali politician.

Dr. Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman is the former speaker of the Somali parliament, who was elected on 30 April 2018. Born in Baidoa, Somalia, he previously served as Minister of Defence as well as Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Minister of National Assets and Public Procurement deputy district commissioner of Baidoa District of Somalia, and member of the Transitional Federal Parliament. He was also the Ambassador of the Somali Federal Republic to the Republic of Turkey.

On December 12, 2018, it was reported that Mursal had relocated from his residence inside Villa Somalia, to a house near the airport as disputes with his deputies over impeachment of President Mohamed Farmaajo and the fate of the House Budget Committee continued.

He was replaced as speaker by Aden Madobe who took over as the next Speaker of Parliament.

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Important facts

Born
1957, Baidoa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Somalia
Positions held
Member of parliament, Ambassador of Somalia, Defence minister, Energy minister
Also known as
Mohamed Mursal Abdirahman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman?

Somalian politician

When was Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman born?

Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman was born in 1957 in Baidoa.

What is Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman's occupation?

Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman is a politician.

What nationality is Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman?

Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman is Somali.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman

· Wikidata: Q6891386

· DBpedia: Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman

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