Puntland State and Federal Officials Attend Clan Ceremony Together in Somalia’s Mudug
Somali federal, Puntland State officials share stage in Galdogob as new clan chief is inaugurated
Sunday, February 8, 2026
GALDOGOB, Somalia — Senior officials from Somalia’s federal government and the Puntland State administration appeared together in public for the first time in years on Sunday during the inauguration of a traditional clan leader in Galdogob district, signaling a tentative easing of tensions while underscoring the political weight of customary authority.
Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni sat…