Galmudug

Galmudug's Imminent Stand Against Al-Shabaab: A United Call for Action Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring In the heart of Dhusamareb, a city known for its resilience and spirited community, Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye, often called Qoor Qoor, delivered a message echoing with determination and hope. "The time to unite is now," he declared, with an earnestness that resonated deep within the walls of the regional capital. His address was not merely a statement about the current woes or…

Mogadishu (AX) – Lives shattered and futures stolen; the tranquility of Galo, a quiet expanse merely 40 kilometers from Dhusamareb, was brutally disrupted on Saturday night. Where once herders tended to livestock beneath the expansive skies, the air was stained with fear and tragedy. The quiet rustle of grasses gave way to the stark reality of conflict, as two young men lost their lives, and another was left clinging to life, all targeted by armed militias whose origins lie rooted in the entangled web of clan disputes.…

A cool evening breeze whispered through the Garsoor neighborhood in the heart of Galkacyo as chaos erupted under a murky sky. In a clash that echoed like a thunderstorm, two local militias squared off, the night breaking open to the sound of gunfire. It was a Saturday night that the residents of this district in the Mudug region’s bustling capital won't soon forget. The predictable hum of city life gave way to a cacophony of fear and uncertainty. Northeastern State and Galmudug, two regional forces not foreign to the…

In the bustling town of Galkayo, a significant attempt at peace is unfolding. Leaders from the Northeastern State and Galmudug regional administrations have embarked on a mission to resolve a violent rift among militias from their regions. This skirmish, rooted in a land disagreement in Jiicbor village, Galdadob district, has prompted leaders from both camps to engage in peace talks aiming at reconciliation. Officials on both sides stress the value of continuous dialogue. The game plan? To hold multiple meetings aimed at…

FILE PHOTO Dhusamareb (AX) — Tragedy struck east of Dhusamareeb, the heart of Galmudug, where a fierce skirmish over grazing land left 11 people dead and numerous others nursing wounds on a somber Sunday. Local folks tell of two feuding militia factions clashing, painting a harrowing scene that saw countless families hastily abandon their homes in search of refuge. Caught in this whirlwind of violence, those displaced now find themselves grappling with insecurity and fear, rattling an already fragile existence. While the…

FILE PHOTO Mogadishu (AX) – In a decisive sweep, Somali National Army (SNA) troops, along with international allies and local supporters, took down over 50 al-Shabab fighters in the Galgadud region, as revealed by the Somali Ministry of Information on Saturday. The collaborative effort focused on obliterating al-Shabab positions deep within the wooded terrains between Bidda Issa and Gerile in Elder district, dealing a severe blow to their operations. "Our armed forces with international backing launched an assault on the…

Galkacyo (AX) — Ahmed Abdi Kariye and Said Abdullahi Deni, the head honchos of Galmudug and Northeastern State, steered a consequential powwow at the Presidential Palace in Galkayo on Friday night. Officials from both regions gathered for this shindig, where they zeroed in on bolstering ties in vital sectors like security, commerce, peace, and growth. During this huddle, the two sides took a stroll down memory lane, contemplating their existing teamwork compact. They talked shop on milestones, roadblocks, and fresh avenues…

British ambassador to Somalia under fire for suspending project MOGADISHU, Somalia - An unexpected intervention by British Ambassador to Somalia Kate Foster to end a critical halfway road project infuriates local communities in Galmudug and raises accusations of regional bias. The Galkayo to Hobyo road project enjoyed strong community and donor support and aimed to improve connectivity. So far,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo suffered a significant blow on Tuesday in his try and cling to energy following the choice by Hirshabelle and Galmadug leaders to repeal their preliminary steps to help his time period. Farmajo, who had already acknowledged the decrease home's choice to prolong his time period by one other two years, has been below stress from the opposition and members of the worldwide neighborhood who need him to incorporate dialogue for the sake of stability.…

GALKAYO, Somalia - A number of top Al-Shabaab commanders were arrested in Central Somalia on Sunday, officials said, in what could be a major milestone in the fight against the al-Qaeda-linked group that is wreaking havoc in central and southern Somalia. Galmudug's security minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Mudug governor Abdiladif Muse Nur jointly said security forces in the two states had arrested senior Al-Shabaab members, but did not reveal their details. In recent months, Mudug has been heavily influenced by the…