Centralization of power in Mogadishu is leading to friction as the federal government undermines the autonomy of member states like Galmudug.

The entities involved

• Somalia →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • Somalia is facing internal pressure stemming from clan disputes and security issues.Tue 20:04
  • Abdi Farah Shirdon outlines principles for rebuilding Somalia and addresses the political impasse with the federal government.Tue 20:04
• Galmudug →

  penultimate federal state of Somalia prior to Waqooyibari

  • The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is involved in the political leadership crisis within Galmudug, a state of Somalia.Sat 18:22
  • The political balance in Mogadishu is being shaped by the complex interactions between Puntland, Galmudug, and the central government of Somalia.Fri 14:55

Related events

• President Mohamud is governing unilaterally in Somalia, with actions linked to Mogadishu.Thu 02:53
• President Mohamud deploys forces and engages in military confrontation with Puntland, Galmudug, and Jubaland to centralize authority in Somalia.Jun 28
• Mohamud is using an electoral scheme involving federal member states to secure political dominance in Somalia.Oct 17
• Secessionist movement challenges Somalia's national union, with Mogadishu seen as undermining national unity, influenced by Darwish's heritage.Aug 11
• Somali government intensified security operations and dismantled Al-Shabaab networks in Mogadishu.Sep 17