Galmudug

Sunday March 22, 2026 Dhusamareb (AX) — With Somalia’s federal leadership and the Southwest State locked in an increasingly sharp political standoff, Galmudug Vice President Ali Dahir Iid on Thursday stepped forward with an offer to broker talks, pressing both Mogadishu and Baidoa to return to dialogue before the dispute deepens. Iid said Galmudug stands ready to help “lay the groundwork” for renewed discussions between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Southwest State administration, arguing that a prolonged…

GALKAYO, Somalia — Security officials from Puntland State and Galmudug met Sunday in Galkayo to coordinate plans for stabilizing Somalia’s divided Mudug region, pledging closer cooperation and heightened vigilance ahead of Eid al-Fitr, officials said. The joint session brought together members of the two states’ security committees to assess the overall security picture, examine recurrent flashpoints along their shared boundary and align responses to threats that spill across administrative lines. The meeting, held in a city…

Galmudug rejects move by president’s party to set up district offices

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…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Axadle has introduced the President of the Galmadug State Abdi Kaliye alias Qoor-Qoor absent in the continued negotiations in Afisiyooni. Somalia will not be holding elections but, even after the top of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's time period on February 8, resulting in issues in regards to the nation's future. Farmajo is accused of being the stumbling block in the present election negotiations. On Tuesday, the talks had been additional delayed after the organizers didn't provide you with…