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Puntland Government
The Government of Puntland () () is the supreme governing authority of the autonomous region of Puntland State of Somalia. The legal structure of Puntland consists of the judiciary (Supreme Court), legislative (House of Representatives) and the executive (the President, Vice president and his nominated council of Ministries) branches of government. Puntland has conducted Seven presidential elections (1998, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2024). Five Presidents are elected by a 66-member unicameral parliament. Since 1998, the governing bodies have been located in the administrative capital of Garowe. Establishment Following the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, a homegrown constitutional conference was held in Garowe in 1998 over a period of three months. Attended by the area's political elite, traditional elders (''Issims''), members of the business community, intellectuals and other civil society representatives, the autonomous ''Puntland State of Somalia'' was subsequently of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puntland
Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its founding until 2024. Puntland is located northeast of Somalia and east of Somaliland. Its capital is the city of Garoowe in the Nugal region. The state had a population of 4,334,633 in 2016. Puntland is bordered by Somaliland to its west, the Gulf of Aden in the north, the Guardafui Channel in the northeast, the Indian Ocean in the southeast, Somalia, more specifically the central Galmudug region in the south, and Ethiopia in the southwest. There are several major geographical apexes in Puntland, including the Cape Guardafui, which forms the tip of the Horn of Africa, Ras Hafun the easternmost place on the entire African continent, and the beginning of the Karkaar mountain range. The name "Puntland" is derived from the Land of Punt me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somali Language
Somali is an Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language belonging to the Cushitic languages, Cushitic branch, primarily spoken by the Somalis, Somali people, native to Greater Somalia. It is an official language in Somalia, Somaliland, and Ethiopia; one of the two national languages in Djibouti; and a recognised minority language in Kenya. Somali is officially written in the Latin script (Somali Latin alphabet), with the Arabic script (Wadaad's writing) and several local scripts (Osmanya script, Osmanya, Kaddare script, Kaddare and Gadabuursi Somali Script, Borama scripts) being informally used.Lewis, I.M. (1958)The Gadabuursi Somali Script ''Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies'', University of London, Vol. 21, pp. 134–156. Classification Somali is classified within the Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic family, specifically, Lowland East Cushitic languages, Lowland East Cushitic in addition to Afar language, Afar and Saho language, Saho. Somali is the bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Puntland Presidential Election
The 2009 Puntland presidential election was held on 8 January 2009 in Garowe, the administrative capital of the autonomous Puntland state of Somalia. The second such vote to be held in the state since its establishment 1998, it followed the election of a new Parliament Speaker and Deputy Speakers on January 04, 2009 by the 66-seat bicameral legislature. Candidates included officials from the incumbent Puntland administration, former government ministers and prominent local entrepreneurs. The ballot saw the election of former Puntland minister of finance Abdirahman Farole as the fourth president of Puntland, majority defeating Abdullahi Ahmed Jama. Parliament of Puntland concurrently elected Abdisamad Ali Shire as Puntland's new vice president in place of Hassan Dahir Afqurac. Background In January 2009 the semi-autonomous state of Puntland in Somalia witnessed a pivotal presidential election. The newly elected President, Abdirahman Mohamed Farole, assumed office amidst significan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Education And Higher Education (Puntland)
The Puntland Ministry of Education and Higher Education (; ) is a government ministry of the Government of Puntland, responsible for the supervision of public and private educational system, agreements and authorizations under a national curriculum and syllabus. The ministry is headed by Fu’aad Abshir Adeer. References External links Official homepageArchieved website {{Coord, 8.403670, 48.479568 Puntland Puntland Education Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education als ... 1998 establishments in Puntland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Commerce, Industry, And Investment (Puntland)
The Puntland Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment () is a government body of the Government of Puntland. The Ministry is responsible for commerce, industry and investment all across the nine regions of Puntland, along with playing an integral role in the state's Cabinet. It was established in 1998 and first minister was Ali Ismail 'Abdi Giir', current minister is Ahmed Shire Said. References External links Official homepage {{Coord, 8.394600, 48.473965 Puntland Puntland Commerce Puntland Puntland Puntland Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its fou ... 1998 establishments in Puntland Industry in Puntland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Civil Aviation And Airport Authority
The Puntland Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airport Authority () is government body responsible for Civil Aviation and Airport Authorities. The ministry was one of the first formed ministries on 23 August 1998 as one of the first nine ministries following the establishment of the Puntland government. The Aviation ministry was headed by Abdullahi Bile. References External links Official homepage {{Coord, 8.4024228, 48.4780816 Puntland Aviation Puntland Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its fou ... 1998 establishments in Puntland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Agriculture And Irrigation (Puntland)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation () is the government body in the Puntland Government responsible for agriculture and irrigation. It was one of the first ministries established in 1998 in Garowe, the capital city of Puntland. The current minister is Mohamed Abdiqadir Salah 'Donyale'. References External links Official homepage {{Coord, 8.4084332, 48.4836915 Puntland Agriculture Puntland Puntland Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its fou ... 1998 establishments in Puntland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Bank Of Puntland
The State Bank of Puntland () is the central bank of the Government of Puntland, an autonomous region of Somalia, and was established in 1998. The bank operates nine branches across the regions of Puntland, with its headquarters located in the capital city of Garoowe, Garowe. The current Governor of the bank is Abdirisak Warsame Serar. Overview Since its establishment in 1998, the State Bank of Puntland has served as the backbone of Puntland’s financial system, driving economic growth and ensuring financial stability throughout the region. Headquartered in Garoowe, with nine strategically located branches branches, including those located in Bosaso, Galkayo and Qardho, SBP has expanding its financial services. The company employs around 200 staff members, including 90 at its headquarters. The bank is governed by Abdirisak Warsame Serar, with the General Director being Khadar Ugaas Abdi. Regulation The bank relies on the financial regulations and legislation of the Government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Information Management Center
The Puntland Information Management Centre () is a government agency in Puntland, established in late 2019. It serves as a central hub for the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of data related to land and water resources. The IMC was founded to support sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts within the region. The agency was managed by Abdinur Ali Jama. Overview The IMC was created in response to the growing need for reliable data to inform resource management in Puntland. Launched in late 2019, the agency aimed to address challenges related to land degradation, water scarcity, and climate variability. It operates under the Puntland government, aligning its activities with state and national development objectives. On 6 December 2021, the EU and FAO handed over the new Information Management Centre (IMC) to the Puntland Government in Garowe. The ceremony was attended by President Said Abdullahi Deni, government officials, and FAO repre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puntland Highway Authority
Puntland Highway Authority (PHA) is a highway authority government body, established by law no. 18, in the year 2000, in charge of road transportation and infrastructure and responsible for maintaining and developing the road network throughout in the autonomous state of Puntland. It is thus of utmost necessity for Puntland Highway Authority to adhere to standard engineering procedures and principles. The community leaders inspired Puntland Highway Authority in Puntland in 1996. It had been operating two years before forming the Regional Autonomy of Puntland in 1998. Overview In 2012, the Puntland Highway Authority completed rehabilitation work on the central artery linking Puntland's administrative capital Garowe with Galkayo, another major city in the region. The transportation body also began an upgrade and repair project in June 2012 on the large thoroughfare between the commercial hub of Bosaso and Garowe. Additionally, renovations were initiated in October 2012 on the cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puntland Agency For Social Welfare
The Puntland Agency For Social Welfare ( , ) is the state-run social welfare agency of the autonomous Puntland, established on 21 May 2009 in Garoowe. Overview PASWE was founded in 21 May 2009 in Garowe by the Puntland government. It provides medical, educational and counseling support to vulnerable groups and individuals, such as the disabled, the blind, orphans, and widows of Puntland soldiers. The agency is overseen by a Board of Directors, which consists of religious scholars (''ulema''), businesspeople, intellectuals and traditional elders. PASWE is headed by Hussein Mohamed Mohamud, who was appointed to the position by presidential decree on February 7, 2013. See also * Puntland Development Research Center Notes References * External linksPuntland Agency For Social Welfare {{Puntland ministries Social welfare charities Government agencies established in 2009 Puntland Puntland Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somali Civil War
The Somali Civil War (; ) is an List of ongoing armed conflicts, ongoing civil war that is taking place in Somalia. It grew out of resistance to the military junta which was led by Siad Barre during the 1980s. From 1988 to 1990, the Somali Armed Forces began engaging in combat against various armed rebel groups,Ken Menkhaus,Local Security Systems in Somali East Africa' in Andersen/Moller/Stepputat (eds.), Fragile States and Insecure People,' Palgrave, 2007, 73. including the Somali Salvation Democratic Front in the northeast, the Somali National Movement in the Somaliland War of Independence in the northwest, and the United Somali Congress in the south. The clan-based armed opposition groups Somali Rebellion, overthrew the Somali Democratic Republic, Barre government in 1991. Various armed factions began competing for influence in the power vacuum and turmoil that followed, particularly in the south. In 1990–92, customary law temporarily collapsed, and factional fighting proli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
