# Somalia's Galmudug Elects New Leaders

> Somali president congratulates Galmudug's new leadership amid security challenges.
- Title: Somalia's Galmudug Elects New Leaders · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Somali president congratulates Galmudug's new leadership amid security challenges. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated Galmudug's newly…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610220467.html
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:24:37+00:00
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- Topics: somalia, galmudug, hassan sheikh mohamud, election, security, reconciliation, news, world, politics
## New Galmudug leadership elected
Liibaan Ahmed Hassan was elected president of Galmudug, while Abdiweli Ibrahim Garyare was chosen as his deputy by members of the regional parliament in Dhusamareb.
## President offers congratulations
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated the newly elected leadership, urging them to prioritize security, reconciliation and development.
## President's key priorities
The president called on the new administration to strengthen social unity, improve infrastructure and expand public services.
## Historic election participation
Mohamud described the election as a historic moment, saying hundreds of thousands of people across Galmudug's major towns and rural communities had taken part.
## Regional security challenges
Galmudug faces insecurity, local disputes and the need to strengthen public institutions amid ongoing federal disagreements.
## Key takeaway

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated Galmudug's newly elected leaders, urging them to prioritize security and development in the region.