Somalia’s President Reappoints General Odowaa Yusuf, Renowned for Suppressing Opposition, as Army Chief
Somalia President Brings Back General Odowaa Yusuf, Noted for Oppositon Tactics, as Army Head
MOGADISHU, Somalia - General Odowaa Yusuf Rage, recognized for his pivotal role when he became the chief of the Somali National Army (SNA) at the tender age of 32 in 2019, has been reappointed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. After nearly a year away from the position, he's stepping back into the limelight.
Odowaa's return follows his previous dismissal by President Mohamud, who had replaced him in 2023 with Maj. General Ibrahim…