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'''Galkacyo''' ({{lang-so|''Gaalkacyo''}}, {{lang-ar|جالكعيو}}) |
'''Galkacyo''' ({{lang-so|''Gaalkacyo''}}, {{lang-ar|جالكعيو}}) is the capital of the [[Mudug]] region of [[Somalia]].<ref>Kurian, p.428.</ref> The city is divided into two zones, where the main northern portion forms part of [[Puntland]] state, while its southern tip is part of the entity known as [[Galmudug]]. The city has an estimated population of 545,000 inhabitants.<ref>[http://www.jubba-airways.com/destinations/galkayo.aspx Gaalkacyo]</ref> |
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Ruled in the early modern period by the [[Sultanate of Hobyo]] and later forming a part of [[Italian Somaliland]],<ref name="Majsult"/> the city has grown considerably in recent times and serves as a commercial center.<ref name="Argapiis"/> It has an estimated population of 545,000 inhabitants.<ref name="Jubairgal">[http://www.jubba-airways.com/destinations/galkayo.aspx Gaalkacyo]</ref> |
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==History== |
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===Sultanate of Hobyo=== |
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[[File:Sultan Yusuf Ali Kenadid.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Sultan]] [[Yusuf Ali Kenadid]], founder of the [[Sultanate of Hobyo]], a polity of which Galkacyo formed a key part.]] |
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Galkacyo formed a key part of the [[Majeerteen]] [[Sultanate of Hobyo]] established by [[Sultan]] [[Yusuf Ali Kenadid]].<ref name="Majsult">The Majeerteen Sultanates</ref> |
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Initially, Kenadid's goal was to seize control of the neighboring [[Majeerteen#The_Majeerteen_Sultanates|Majeerteen Sultanate]], which was then ruled by his cousin Boqor Osman Mahamud. However, he was unsuccessful in this endeavor, and was eventually forced into exile in [[Yemen]]. A decade later, in the 1870s, Kenadid returned from the [[Arabian Peninsula]] with a band of [[Hadhramaut|Hadhrami]] [[musketeer]]s and a group of devoted lieutenants. With their assistance, he managed to overpower the local [[Hawiye]] clans and establish the kingdom of Hobyo.<ref name="Metz">Helen Chapin Metz, ''Somalia: a country study'', (The Division: 1993), p.10.</ref> |
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In late 1888, Sultan Kenadid entered into a treaty with the [[Italian Somaliland|Italians]], making his realm an Italian [[protectorate]]. His rival Boqor Osman would sign a similar agreement vis-a-vis his own Sultanate the following year. Both rulers had signed the protectorate treaties to advance their own expansionist objectives, with Kenadid looking to use Italy's support in his dispute with the [[Sultan of Zanzibar]] over an area bordering [[Warsheikh]], in addition to his ongoing power struggle over the Majeerteen Sultanate with Boqor Osman. Both Sultan Kenadid and Boqor Osman also hoped to exploit the conflicting interests among the European imperial powers that were then looking to control the [[Somali peninsula]], so as to avoid direct occupation of their territories by force.<ref name="Majsult">The Majeerteen Sultanates</ref> |
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The Italians subsequently referred to the city as '''Gallacaio''', and later, as '''Rocca Littorio'''.<ref name="Kariye"/> |
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==Overview== |
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===Administration=== |
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[[File:Galkpriv.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A residential area in Galkacyo.]] |
[[File:Galkpriv.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A residential area in Galkacyo.]] |
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Galkacyo is located in central Somalia, and remains one of the most developed cities in the region. The city has a north/south divide and counts several high schools, including Omar Samatar, Mudug High School (''Dugsiga sare ee Mudug'') and the newly-constructed Al Shacab. There are also many lower/intermediate schools such as Cabdullahi Ciise. |
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Galkacyo is situated in the north-central part of Somalia, and is one of the most developed towns in the region.<ref name="Jubairgal"/> A [[divided city]], it is sectioned along a north/south axis, with the main northern portion forming a part of the autonomous [[Puntland]] state, while the southern tip is governed by the [[Galmudug]] administration.<ref name="Argapiis"/> Puntland administers most of Galkacyo, including key traffic checkpoints and the city's airport.<ref name="Spbengm">[http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Puntland_businessman_elected_new_Galkayo_mayor_gazette.shtml Somalia: Puntland businessman elected new Galkayo mayor]</ref> |
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The city has a small airport, which has been the center of controversy for many years. During the time of the [[Italian Somaliland|Italian occupation]], the city was referred to as '''Gallacaio''', and later, as '''Rocca Littorio'''. |
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Although relatively stable compared to southern Somalia,<ref name="Argapiis"/> sporadic targeted assassination attempts by [[Al-Shabaab]] militants against Puntland public officials led in 2010-2011 to a police crackdown and comprehensive administrative reform.<ref>[http://www.allheadlinenews.com/briefs/articles/90033680?Retired%20Puntland%20official%20killed%20in%20Galka%26%23146%3Byo%3B%20calm%20returns%20in%20northern%20Somalia%20after%20clash Retired Puntland official killed in Galka'yo; calm returns in northern Somalia after clash]</ref><ref name="Sppfmgdgdc">[http://www.raxanreeb.com/?p=93123 SOMALIA: Puntland President fires Mudug governor, dissolves Galkaio district council]</ref> The Puntland and Galmudug administrations subsequently signed an accord in [[Garowe]] in February 2011, officially agreeing to cooperate on security, economic and social matters so as to strengthen inter-regional relations.<ref name="Aajsbpagg">[http://www.somaliweyn.org/pages/news/Feb_11/PL-Galmudug-Accord.pdf An Agreement Jointly Signed by Puntland and Galmudug]</ref> In April of that year, the Puntland government also replaced the Mudug region's Governor and his deputies and dissolved the local district council. A separate interim regional committee tasked with assuring security was also set up.<ref name="Sppfmgdgdc"/> |
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[[File:Pungrocsto.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A grocery store in Galkacyo.]] |
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The municipal government is currently led by [[Abdirahman Mohamdu Haji]], a local businessman who was appointed [[Mayor]] in a 2009 election overseen by the Puntland administration.<ref name="Spbengm"/><ref name="Tcrowisasosas">[http://www.so.undp.org/index.php/Somalia-Stories/The-changing-role-of-women-in-Society-A-story-of-Sarah-Ahmed-Shire.html The changing role of women in Society: A story of Sarah Ahmed Shire]</ref> |
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===Services=== |
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A lively trading city, Galkacyo is a center for local business.<ref name="Jubairgal"/><ref name="Kariye"/> Hotels, guest houses, restaurants, supermarkets and newly-erected office blocks earmarked for the government and NGOs line the streets, juxtaposed by the tall minarets of [[masjid]]s. The city also offers numerous social services such as hospitals, petrol stops and police stations, with the former [[Military of Somalia|Somali Army]] barracks kept in good condition and renovated.<ref name="Argapiis"/> |
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Moreover, Galkacyo is a hub of [[Calligraphy|calligraphic]] art, serving as a training ground of sorts for local [[visual art]]ists. Elaborate murals and phrases in Arabic and English adorn the walls of the city's many office and shop buildings.<ref name="Argapiis"/> |
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==Demographics== |
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The northern, Puntland-administered section of Galkacyo is primarily inhabited by Somalis from the [[Leelkase]] and [[Majerteen]] [[Darod]] clans, while the southern, Galmudug-administered part of the city is mainly inhabited by the [[Habar Gidir]] [[Hawiye]]. Clan tensions in the area have historically been high.<ref>[http://www.internationalpathfindersolutions.com/clan-fighting-in-central-somalia-kills-201.html Clan fighting in central Somalia kills 20]</ref> |
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==Education== |
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Galkacyo is home to several high schools, including Mudug High School (''Dugsiga sare ee Mudug''), Omar Samatar, and the newly-built Al Shacab. There are also many elementary and secondary schools, such as Cabdullahi Ciise.<ref name="Kariye">Dr Badal Kariye Ba Bsit Ma Mba & Phd, ''The Kaleidoscopic Lover: The Civil War in the Horn of Africa & My Itinerary for a Peaceful Lover'', (AuthorHouse: 2010), p.116.</ref> Additionally, [[Puntland State University]] has a branch in the city. |
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==Transportation== |
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The city is served by [[Galkacyo Airport]], which offers flights to [[Bosaso]], [[Mogadishu]], [[Djibouti (city)|Djibouti]] and [[Wajir]], among other places. The airport has acted as a buffer zone between Galkacyo's two main divisions. Taxes collected by the airport authority are split equally between the Puntland and Galmudug administrations, facilitating relations between the two governments.<ref name="Argapiis"/> |
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Galkacyo is also trans-versed by a 750km north-south highway, which connects major cities in the northern part of the country, such as [[Bosaso]] and [[Garowe]], with townships in the south.<ref name="Tfohdio">[http://www.waayaha.net/view.php?articleid=7880 The First 100 Days in Office]</ref> |
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So as to improve public services, the city's road systems are being rehabilitated. To this end, the local stadium is also being reconstructed.<ref name="Tcrowisasosas"/> |
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==Districts== |
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==Notable residents== |
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*[[Abdirizak Haji Hussein]], former Prime Minister of Somalia. |
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*[[Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed]], former President of Somalia, President of [[Puntland]] and leader in the [[Somali Salvation Democratic Front]], and one of the founders of the Puntland State of Somalia, the [[Transitional Federal Government]] and the [[Somali Salvation Democratic Front]]. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Galmudug]] |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.mudugonline.com/MajertainSaltanates/Sultanate.htm The Majeerteen Sultanates] |
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Revision as of 05:13, 24 May 2011
Galkacyo
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Country | Somalia |
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Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Galkacyo ([Gaalkacyo] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help), Arabic: جالكعيو) is the capital of the Mudug region of Somalia.[1] The city is divided into two zones, where the main northern portion forms part of Puntland state, while its southern tip is part of the entity known as Galmudug. The city has an estimated population of 545,000 inhabitants.[2]
Overview
Galkacyo is located in central Somalia, and remains one of the most developed cities in the region. The city has a north/south divide and counts several high schools, including Omar Samatar, Mudug High School (Dugsiga sare ee Mudug) and the newly-constructed Al Shacab. There are also many lower/intermediate schools such as Cabdullahi Ciise.
The city has a small airport, which has been the center of controversy for many years. During the time of the Italian occupation, the city was referred to as Gallacaio, and later, as Rocca Littorio.
Galkacyo is also home to several media outlets. These include Radio Gaalkacyo (formerly Radio Free Somalia), which is affiliated with the Puntland government and with the Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF).
Demographics
The northern, Puntland-administered section of Galkacyo is primarily inhabited by Somalis from the Leelkase and Majerteen Darod clans, while the southern, Galmudug-administered part of the city is mainly inhabited by the Habar Gidir Hawiye. Clan tensions in the area have historically been high.[3]
Districts
Galkacyo consists of the following districts:
Notes
- ^ Kurian, p.428.
- ^ Gaalkacyo
- ^ Clan fighting in central Somalia kills 20
See also
References
- Kurian, George Thomas (1983). Geo-data: the world almanac gazetteer. Gale Research Co. ISBN 0810316056.
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External links
- (Somali) Transclusion error: {{En}} is only for use in File namespace. Use {{lang-en}} or {{in lang|en}} instead. Radio Gaalkacyo official site