Mudug is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. The population of Mudug is 131,455 as of 2005.
Galguduud is an administrative region (gobol) of Galmudug state in central Somalia. Its administrative capital is Dusmareb. The largest town in the region is El Buur, which lies on the north-westernmost point of the region.
Galkayo is the third-largest city in Somalia which serves as the capital of the north-central Mudug region. The city is divided into two administrative areas separated by a loose boundary.
Gabiley, also known as Gebiley, is a city in the Maroodi Jeex region of Somaliland.
Dusmareb is the capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia. The city also serves as the administrative capital of the Galguduud province.
Ayr, Muhammad Madarkicis Hiraab is a Somali clan, part of the larger Habar Gidir Hawiye clan. The Ayr clan is the eldest Habargidir sub-clan and is the largest Habargidir sub-clan numerically. The Ayr clan have a rich history in Somali society and has played an important role in shaping Somali history and national politics. Members of the clan reside in 6 out of the total 18 regions of Somalia but are primarily found in the central region of Somalia - Galgaduud region which they hold a monopoly over and is considered their heartlands. They are considered the most powerful sub-clan in central and southern Somalia controlling important sections of the country and have a great influence over the nation's capital Mogadishu. The Ayr clan are one of the early inhabitants of Mogadishu. The Ayr clan owns most of the businesses in Mogadishu. The Ayr clan have been the mayors of Mogadishu since 1960s. The Ayr clan are known to inhabits this cities in Mogadishu, D.Hodan, D. Holwadag, D.xamar Jajab, D.wabari, D.wardigley, Ceelasha and Afgoye. The Ayr clan are estimated to be 5 million people. The Ayr clan lives all of Somalia Galmududg, Galgadud,Mudug,Hiraan, banadir. The Ayr clan were also the first president of Habargidir. The Ayr clan was the first prime minister of Somalia. The Ayr clan were also the first mayors of Mogadishu. The Ayr clan controls the Nisa forces and many more government armies. The Ayr clan are known for their control of the city Mogadishu.
The 2006 Islamic Courts Union offensive is the period in the Somali Civil War that began in May 2006 with the Islamic Courts Union's (ICU) conquest of Mogadishu from the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism (ARPCT) and continued with further ICU expansion in the country. Following the outbreak of the war on December 21, 2006; by December 24, direct Ethiopian intervention in the conflict in support of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was no longer denied by the Ethiopian government. The Eritrean government denied any involvement despite Ethiopian claims to the contrary.
The Habar Gidir is a major subclan of the Hawiye. The clan has produced some prominent Somali figures, including the first Prime Minister of Somalia Abdullahi Issa Mohamud, and Somalia's fifth President Abdiqasim Salad Hassan.
The Battle of Bandiradley in Somalia began on December 23, 2006, when Galmudug and Ethiopian forces, along with faction leader Abdi Qeybdid, fought Islamic Courts Union (ICU) militants defending Bandiradley. The fighting pushed the Islamists out of Bandiradley and over the border south into Adado district, Galgadud region, by December 25.
Galmudug, officially Galmudug State of Somalia, is a Federal Member State in central Somalia, with its capital at Dhusamareb. It is bordered to the north by the Puntland state of Somalia, to the west by the Somali Region in Ethiopia, to the east by Indian Ocean and to the south by the Hirshabelle state of Somalia.
Ceel Buur is a town located in the region of Galguduud in central Somalia.
The Hiraab clan, is a prominent Somali clan belonging to the larger Hawiye clan. Renowned for its influential role, the Hiraab clan has produced numerous significant clans and leaders within Somalia, including six presidents, the inaugural president and Prime Minister, and various other prominent figures. The clan's historical contributions include pioneering military leadership roles, and establishing its foundational influence in Somalia.
Abudwak is a town located in central Somalia. It serves as the administrative seat of Abudwak District located in the northern Galgaduud province. Known for its remote location near the Ethiopian border, the town has a long history of pastoralism.
Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a (ASWJ) is a Somalia-based paramilitary group consisting of extremist Sufis opposed to islamic Salafism. The group opposes islamic laws like capital punishment, stonings, and limb amputations advocated by extremist interpretations of Islam, as well as laws banning music and khat. The group seeks to protect religious shrines from demolition.
Dusmareb District is a district in the central Galguduud region of Galmudug state of Somalia. Its capital lies at Dusmareb. Dusmareb is the administrative capital of Galmudug state and the Galguduud region. It is primarily inhabited by Somalis from the Hiraab sub-clan of the Habargidir.
Guriel is the second largest city in the central Galguduud region of Somalia located in Galmudug state. The city serves as the capital of the Guriel District.
The Surre, is a Somali clan, a sub clan of the major Somali Dir clan, The Surre inhabit in central and southern Somalia. And also can be found in Somaliland, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Dusmareb Airport also known as Ugaas Noor Airport or Ugaas Nuur Airport is an airport serving Dusmareb, the capital city of Galmudug state and the central Galguduud region of Somalia.
Mareergur is a town located in the Galguduud region of Galmudug state of Somalia.
Gadon, is a village in the central Galguduud region of Somalia.
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