Africa Business Radio

Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has suspended the prime minister, who is facing allegations of involvement in the theft of land. Mohamed Hussein Roble accused the president of trying to stage a coup and said he would continue in office.He urged the security forces to take orders from him rather than Mr Farmajo.The prime minister's allies say Troops loyal to the president earlier failed to block Mr Roble from entering his office in the capital Mogadishu. US embassy in Somalia urged the leaders TO refrain from provocative actions, and avoid violence".