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Hirshabelle, officially Hirshabelle State of Somalia (
Somali Somali may refer to: Horn of Africa * Somalis, an inhabitant or ethnicity associated with Greater Somali Region ** Proto-Somali, the ancestors of modern Somalis ** Somali culture ** Somali cuisine ** Somali language, a Cushitic language ** Soma ...
: ''Dowlad Goboleedka Hirshabelle ee Soomaaliya''), is a Federal Member State in south-central Somalia. It is bordered by Galmudug state of Somalia to the north,
South West State of Somalia The South-West State of Somalia ( so, Goboleedka Koonfur Galbeed ee Soomaaliya, Maay Maay: ''Koofur Orsi''), is a Federal Member State in southwestern Somalia. It was founded by Hasan Muhammad Nur Shatigadud, leader of the Somalia RRA on 1 Ap ...
and Banadir region to the south, Ethiopia to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Jowhar is the capital state. Hirshabelle consists of the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions of Somalia. The name of the state originates from combining their names. Hirshabelle proclaimed itself the autonomous Federal Member State of the Federal Republic of Somalia as stipulated in the provisional Constitution of Somalia.


History


Background

The creation of the Hirshabelle State has long been controversial, as both regions, Hiran and Middle Shabelle, have expressed a desire to create their own separate regional states. In October 2016, local presidential elections were held, which were won by
Ali Abdullahi Osoble Ali Abdullahi Osoble ( so, Cali Cabdullaahi Cosoble; born Mogadishu, Somalia) is the son of Abdullahi Osoble Siad, who was Minister of Telecommunications during the Siad Barre Regime in the 1970s and 1980s and also the maternal grandson of Ahmed G ...
. On 11 March 2017, the Hirshabelle Parliament approved a new Cabinet of 52 Ministers. In September 2017, the Parliament elected a new President, Mohamed Abdi Ware.HirShabeelle oo yeelatay madaxweyne cusub — BBC News Somali
/ref> However, the new government is largely based in Mogadishu, and its authority is limited to only certain parts of the Middle Shabelle region and the city of Jowhar.


Population


Districts of Hiran Region


Districts of the Middle Shabelle region


Administration

The President of Hirshabelle is an executive head of Hirshabelle State of Somalia; the president is both head of state and head of government. The President can appoint and dismiss Cabinet members.


Presidents

For a comprehensive list of the presidents of Hirshabelle State of Somalia, see the
List of presidents of Hirshabelle The president of Hirshabelle is the executive head of state of Hirshabelle, a federated state of the Somalia, Federal Republic of Somalia, and is elected by the Hirshabelle legislature to serve an indeterminate term. List See also *List o ...
article. The current president of Hirshabelle is
Ali Abdullahi Hussein Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe (, born 1974) is Somalia, Somali politician who has served as the List of presidents of Hirshabelle, President of Hirshabelle from 12 November 2020. Biography Gudlawe completed his primary and secondary educ ...
.


Transport

The road that passes through Jowhar and connects the cities of Jalalaqsi and Mogadishu is considered relatively safe. The road from Jalalaqsi to
Buloburde Buloburde, also spelled Buloburti or Bulobarde, is a city in Somalia's central Hiran region. Overview Buloburde is situated along the Shabelle River, near Jalalaqsi. It is the center of the Buloburde District. In March 2014, Somali Armed ...
serves as a supply route for the city of Buloburde, but may be subject to attacks by Al-Shabaab. The road from Bulobarde through the Halgan village in Beledwayne passes through Al-Shabab territory, and is therefore more susceptible to attacks by the group. At the same time, the movement of civil transport can be carried out through the territory of Al-Shabaab.


Climate

In March and April, the average daily maximum temperature in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan, is . In December, the average daily maximum temperature is .


References


External links


Somalia: Hirshabelle Solves Dispute Between Top Leadership

Somalia: Following delays Hirshabelle President unveils cabinet

Amisom launches Operation Antelope in HirShabelle state, SomaliaОтчет EASO — Информация о стране происхождения. Сомали. Ситуация в сфере безопасно

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