Yemeni president replaces prime minister

SANAA

Media reports from Yemen say there has been a major reshuffle in the country’s leadership.

Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi has replaced the country’s vice-president and prime minister, Khaled Bahah, state television reported on Sunday.

Hadi named Lieutenant General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar as new vice-president. Former deputy PM Ahmed bin Daghr has been appointed prime minister.

According to reports, Bahah has been appointed as undersecretary of the presidency.