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41-578: According to the list of Galmudug Assembly members released in June 2015, Abudwak is represented by Marehan . Air transportation in Abudwak is served by the Cabudwaak Airport . A major renovation of the facility was launched in 2011, funded by Somali expatriates from the province. The new airport's first scheduled flight departed on 11 October 2012. In September 2017, a newspaper reported that

82-749: A bicameral legislature , which consists of the Senate (upper house) and the House of the People (lower house). Together, they make up the Federal Parliament of Somalia . On June 20, 1961, and through a popular referendum , the people of Somalia ratified a new Constitution, which was first drafted in 1960. The Constitution of 1961 had provided for parliamentary democracy, with the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (cabinet) being drawn from

123-600: A federal state is in the process of being finalized. Qaybdiid's administration has asserted that Galmudug meets the requirements for official state status, as outlined in the federal constitution. As of April 2013 , the federal authorities have not accepted this claim. Article 49 of the Provisional Federal Constitution , which oversees the establishment of the Federal Republic of Somalia's constituent states, stipulates that "based on

164-542: A full term of 4 years and can only be dismissed by parliament electing a successor in a vote of no confidence . Judicial authority of the Federal Republic is vested in the courts. The judiciary is independent of the legislative and executive branches of government whilst fulfilling its judicial functions. It can declare statutes as null and void if they are in violation of the Federal Constitution. The national court structure consists of: The main body of

205-639: A joint statement assuring the Puntland administration that the new central state of Somalia would not include any territory under Puntland jurisdiction. According to the officials, federal government representatives and signatories had indicated prior to the signing of the central state agreement that the pact would only apply to Galguduud and Galmudug, while North Mudug would remain an integral part of Puntland state. On 24 August 2014, Federal Parliament Speaker Mohamed Osman Jawari announced that Federal MPs hailing from Puntland had begun brokering negotiations between

246-419: A load of khat . Gear failure is believed to be the cause. This Somalia location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Galmudug Galmudug ( Arabic : جلمدج ; Italian : Galmudugh ), officially Galmudug State of Somalia ( Somali : Dowlad Goboleedka Galmudug ee Soomaaliya ), is a Federal Member State in central Somalia , with its capital at Dhusamareb . It

287-475: A new Constitution to replace the 1979 document that had been the law of the land at the time of his ouster. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia promotes human rights, the rule of law, general standards of international law , justice, participatory consultative and inclusive government, the separation of powers between the legislature , executive and an independent judiciary , in order to ensure accountability , efficiency and responsiveness to

328-519: A new regional president within two weeks. The Galmudug area in central Somalia is inhabited by the larger Hawiye clan Abgaal , Habar Gidir , Sheekhaal , Duduble and Murusade . There is also a large population of Darod , and Dir present, mainly the Surre (Dir) and Marehan (Darood). Marehan mainly settles in the Galwaaq province. The President of Galmudug is an executive head of state;

369-634: A plane attempting to land at Abudwak airport was shot at, but the governor of Abudwak District denied it. In December 2020, a delegation led by the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, arrived in Abudwak District in Galgadud region to announce that the Federal government will pay two hundred thousand dollars ($ 200,000) for the construction of the second phase of

410-455: A possible relocation of the Adado conference to Dhusamareb. Mohamud preferred holding the summit in Adado, whereas the traditional elders favored Dhusamareb for security-related reasons and because the town had already recently hosted smaller reconciliation meetings. In April 2015, during consultative talks with local politicians and traditional elders, President Mohamud announced that Dhusamareb

451-486: A presidential system under which the president served as both head of state and head of government. As head of government, the president selected the members of the Council of Ministers , which he chaired. The Constitution of 1979 initially called for the president to be elected to a six-year, renewable term of office by a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature. After Barre's overthrow, a provisional government called for

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492-539: A state formation conference in Adado, the Federal Government appointed six committees to oversee the establishment of the prospective Central Somalia regional state. The steering bodies include a technical committee facilitating the creation of Central State, which is chaired by Halimo Ismail Ibrahim; a constitution committee, which is chaired by Abdinoor Moalim Mohamud; a reconciliation committee tasked with solving of differences and selection of delegates, which

533-419: A voluntary decision, two or more regions may merge to form a Federal Member State". Since Galmudug only includes part of the official Mudug region, the federal Interior Minister Abdikarim Guled has urged the local Galmudug authorities to merge with other would-be states, including Himan and Heeb , to form one unitary state consisting of two or more regions, in accordance with the constitution. On 30 July 2014,

574-552: Is a white chevron bearing two green stars facing horizontally on a light blue field bearing a white star on the right side. The coat of arms of Galmudug is nearly identical to the Somali national coat of arms, with the addition of a Dabqaad Somali incense burner, a traditional handcraft made in El Buur , and a silhouette of a Vachellia tortilis tree to represent peace inside the shield. The administrative divisions Galmudug State

615-784: Is bordered to the north by the Puntland state of Somalia , to the west by the Somali Region in Ethiopia , to the east by the Indian Ocean and to the south by the Hirshabelle state of Somalia . Consisting of the Galgaduud region and Mudug region, Galmudug's name is derived from a conflation of the names of the two regions. Galmudug is a federal state within the larger Federal Republic of Somalia , as defined by

656-402: Is chaired by Sheikh Omar Mohamud Mahad; a security, protocol and supervision committee, which is chaired by Uke Haji Abdirahman; a mobilization committee, which is chaired by Abdullahi Abdi Abdille; and a committee of accommodation of delegates and guests of honour, which is chaired by Dahir Hassan Guutaale. In late March 2015, President Mohamud and Dhusamareb traditional elders began talks over

697-511: Is divided into two regions which are Mudug and Galgaduud . These two regions are then divided into 10 districts. Constitution of Somalia [REDACTED] Member State of the Arab League The Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia ( Somali : Dastuurka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ) is the supreme law of Somalia . It provides the legal foundation for

738-777: Is served by Adado Airport , Oshaka Airport in Galkayo , Ugaas Noor airport in Dhusamareb, Guriel Airport , and by the Obbia Airport (Hobyo Airport) in Hobyo . Additionally, Hobyo has a small but growing seaport . The current flag of Galmudug was adopted on June 17, 2015, in Adado City. Galmudug used the Flag of Somalia from 2006 until 2010, when it adopted its first regional state flag. Galmudug's regional flag design

779-477: The U.S. Department of Defense appears to have been misled by Puntland -provided intelligence into carrying out an airstrike in the vicinity of Galkayo that resulted in the deaths of 10 members of the Galmudug security forces. For a comprehensive list of the presidents of Galmudug State, see List of presidents of Galmudug . The current president of Galmudug is Ahmed Abdi Karie . Educational institutions in

820-478: The provisional constitution of Somalia . Galmudug is the most centrally located area in Somalia . It is situated about 750 km from Mogadishu , Bosaso and Harar in Ethiopia . The region is bordered to the east by the Indian Ocean , to the west by Ethiopia , to the north by Puntland , and to the south by the Hirshabelle . The autonomous Galmudug region was established. Mohamed Warsame Ali 'Kiimiko'

861-622: The Federal Government of Somalia officially endorsed a new Central Regions State , following a signed agreement in Mogadishu between representatives from Galmudug, Himan and Heeb, and Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a . The formalization ceremony for the new federal state was held at the Villa Somalia presidential compound and was presided over by President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed , with UN, EU, AU, IGAD and AMISOM envoys also in attendance. According to

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902-511: The Galmudug region are largely in the private sector. In March 2015, the Galmudug administration announced that it is slated to open free schools in the regional state. According to the Galmudug Minister for Education Mohamed Haashi Dhalo-Dhalo, the local government will finance the appointment of teachers to the new institutions. The federal Ministry of Education is also scheduled to launch a number of additional educational projects in

943-650: The Prime Minister's office, the Federal Government appointed a ministerial committee to guide the formation of the new state. It also organized a number of consultative meetings with the regional representatives, with each party eventually agreeing to establish a new administration in the Mudug and Galguduud regions. Additionally, the Central Regions State will be subject to the Provisional Federal Constitution. On 31 July 2014,

984-545: The agreement by representatives of the central government and the international community, respectively. It also suspended relations with the Mogadishu authorities, and recalled Puntland's representatives serving in the Federal Parliament, Federal Cabinet and Federal Constitutional Review Committee to the Puntland state capital of Garowe for consultations. On 9 August 2014, the UN, EU and IGAD envoys for Somalia issued

1025-519: The airport in Abudwak District. The first phase of the construction of the 3 km long Abudwak airport had been completed independently by the local people. In June 2021, Abudwak Airport reopened after a two-day shutdown when armed militiamen prohibited planes from landing. In December 2022, a Blue Bird Aviation de Havilland Dash 8-400 cargo freighter arriving from Mogadishu suffered the collapse of its right main and nose gear during landing in Abudwak. Aboard there were six crew members and cargo carrying

1066-468: The assault was repulsed. The Galmudug Maritime Force is a maritime force which safeguards the region's marine resources from piracy, illegal fishing , and other illegal activities off the coast. The central National Intelligence and Security Agency , headquartered in Mogadishu , has personnel in Galmudug where they works alongside Galmudug intelligence officials. For air transportation Galmudug

1107-477: The autonomous Puntland regional administration in northeastern Somalia issued a statement rejecting the Central Regions State agreement on the grounds that it contravened certain clauses and articles in the Provisional Federal Constitution and breached Puntland's jurisdiction over the northern part of the Mudug province. The Puntland Council of Ministers led by Puntland President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali further expressed dismay over sponsorship of and attendance during

1148-562: The existence of the Federal Republic and source of legal authority. It sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of government . The Provisional Constitution was adopted on August 1, 2012 by a National Constitutional Assembly in Mogadishu , Banaadir . Somalia's provisional Constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government, with the President of Somalia as head of state and an appointed Prime Minister as head of government . The country has

1189-539: The federal government and the Puntland regional administration. On 14 October 2014, a three-day conference in Garowe concluded with a 12-point agreement between the Federal Government and Puntland authorities, which stipulates that the earlier Central Regions State pact between the Galmudug and Himan and Heeb regional administrations only applies to the Galguduud and south Mudug provinces. On 25 December 2014, ahead of

1230-770: The head of the SRC. The SRC subsequently renamed the country the Somali Democratic Republic , arrested members of the former government, banned political parties, dissolved the parliament and the Supreme Court, and suspended the Constitution. A new Constitution was ratified on August 25, 1979 through a popular referendum , under which elections for a People's Assembly were held. However, Barre's Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party politburo continued to rule. The Constitution of 1979 provided for

1271-470: The head of the executive (Prime Minister), serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and declaring a state of emergency and war . The executive power of the federal government is vested in the federal cabinet. The Prime Minister is the head of government . They head the federal Cabinet, consisting of ministers appointed on the Prime Minister's suggestion. The Prime Minister is elected for

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1312-431: The initiative follows the establishment of a new presidential office, social services center and football stadium. In April 2015, the Galmudug administration launched a campaign to dig sewage and drainage piping in the suburbs of Gaalkacyo . Galmudug municipal and police officials also began clearing reportedly-illicit structures and buildings to make way for the new collection and disposal system. On 28 September 2016,

1353-443: The interests of the people. The Federal Republic of Somalia is a federal republic with a parliamentary system , where much of the executive power lies with the prime minister . The Somali federal president is the head of state . The presidential powers of the head of state are far reaching and are carried out in accordance with the Constitution and the other laws of the Federal Republic of Somalia. These powers include appointing

1394-448: The membership of the legislature. The legislature also elected the head of state, or president of the republic. In 1969, following the assassination of Somalia's second president, Abdirashid Ali Shermarke , the military staged a coup on October 21 (the day after Shermarke's funeral), and took over office. The Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC) that assumed power was led by Major General Siad Barre . Barre shortly afterwards became

1435-593: The other candidate, Abdisamad Nur Guled. Qaybdiid was subsequently sworn in as Galmudug President in a ceremony in Galkayo marking the 6th anniversary since the establishment of the Galmudug administration. During his inauguration speech, Qaybdiid reiterated his pre-election promises to firm up on regional security, expand his administration's control to areas that had not been covered by the regional authority, and foster relations with neighbouring regional states and national bodies. As of 2013, Galmudug's official status as

1476-471: The president is both head of state and head of government. The President can appoint and dismiss Cabinet members. In August 2017, President Gelle named a new twenty-two members Cabinet. From 6 December 2017, the chief minister of Galmudug was Mohamed Ali Hassan . In elections of which the Federal Government of Somalia was accused of interference, Ahmed Abdi Kariye ("Qoor Qoor") became

1517-485: The region. Universities and colleges in Galmudug include SIMAD University in Adado, Central Regions University in Adado, Horn Africa University in Adado, Mudug University in Galkayo, Savannah University in Guriel. Galgaduud university in Abudwak, Guriel and Dhusamareb. On September 24, 2017, it was reported that the commander of Galmudug's Darwish forces blamed Puntland forces for attacking Ali Waal village, saying that

1558-558: The sixth president of Galmudug State in February 2020. Additionally, the Galmudug administration appoints governors for each of its constituent provinces. The Governor of the Mudug province is Awes Ali Said. In November 2014, the Galmudug regional administration in conjunction with the federal Ministry of Interior and the U.S. Tess Agency laid down the foundation for a new government centre in Gaalkacyo. The fourth such local project,

1599-526: The two autonomous administrations signed an accord in February 2011 in Garowe , the capital of Puntland, wherein both governments officially agreed to cooperate on security, economic and social matters. On 1 August 2012, Galmudug's 25-seat parliament elected General Abdi Hasan Awale (Qaybdiid) as the region's new president. He replaced former president Mohamed Ahmed Aalin, who was receiving medical treatment abroad. Qaybdiid had obtained 22 votes versus 1 vote for

1640-429: Was elected as the new administration's president, and Galkayo was declared the new polity's capital. The appellation Galmudug is a conflation of Galguduud , Galwaaq and Mudug provinces. Relations between Galmudug and the Puntland region to its immediate north have historically been tense. However, the two regions gradually made strides toward strengthening inter-regional relations. To this end, representatives of

1681-633: Was intended to be the administrative capital of the Central State. On 16 April, President Mohamud officially launched the Central State formation conference in Adado. The summit was attended by Federal Cabinet ministers and MPs, state formation technical committee Chairperson Halima Ismael, UN Special Envoy to Somalia Ambassador Nicholas Kay, IGAD Special Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Afey, Ambassador of Turkey Olgen Bakar and Uganda Special Envoy Nathan Mugisha. According to Mohamud, traditional leaders are now tasked with selecting 510 delegates, who will then elect

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