Somalia's president gives up US citizenship after criticism

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Somalia's president is giving up his United States citizenship, his office announced on Thursday, a decision seen by some compatriots as an attempt to win support ahead of a run for a second term. A statement posted on Twitter said President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed made the decision voluntarily, with lawyers involved, after he was elected two years ago and that the process is now complete. It said Somalia's constitution allows for dual citizenship.