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Who succeeded Saleh as president of Yemen?

  • Abdrabbuh Mansur al-Hadi

  • Ahmed Ali al-Ahmar

  • Khalid Bahah

  • Mohammed Basindawa

Answer

Abdrabbuh Mansur al-Hadi, the former vice president, ascended to the presidency of Yemen following Ali Abdullah Saleh's resignation in 2012, amidst widespread anti-government protests during the Arab Spring uprisings. Hadi faced significant challenges in leading a nation grappling with political instability, a Houthi insurgency, separatist movements, and a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the ongoing civil war.
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