Lebanon Names New Prime Minister After Weeks of Political Uncertainty

BEIRUT—Lebanon named its ambassador to Germany as the country’s next primary minister, an appointment that is unlikely to placate protesters who have sought a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s leadership adhering to the deadly Beirut explosion.

Mustapha Adib was requested by President Michel Aoun to form a new govt, the point out-operate Nationwide Information Company noted Monday, owning secured the backing of a vast majority of lawmakers and many former primary ministers, like Saad Hariri and Najib Mikati.