Mohamed Ali Yusuf (Somali: Maxamed Cali Yusuf, sometimes Maxamed Yuusuf Gaagaab[1]) is the Interim vice president of Puntland between the 1st and 2nd. His nickname is Gaagaab.[1]
Mahamed Ali Yusuf | |
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Maxamed Cali Yusuf | |
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Vice President of Puntland (Interim between the 1st and 2nd) | |
In office 10 October 2004 – 8 January 2005 | |
President | Mohamed Abdi Hashi |
Preceded by | Mohamed Abdi Hashi |
Succeeded by | Hassan Dahir Afqurac |
Personal details | |
Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Godobjiran Somalia |
Political party | Independent |
Personal life
editGaagaab was born in 1944 in Godobjiran, Somalia.[2] He is from the Omar Mohamoud clan of Majeerteen, Darod.[3]
He studied his primary and secondary education in Galkayo. He graduated from Jamal Abdinashir High School in Mogadish in 1965.[2] He received a scholarship from East Germany to study law in 1965, earning a master's degree in philosophy and international law.[2]
Career
editGaagaab returned to Somalia and worked as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Law of the Somali National University.[2]
He was imprisoned from 1985 for seven years under the Siad Barre regime for his party's revolutionary aims in Somalia, including founding a magazine.[2]
He left Somalia in 1992 for Denmark.[2]
He returned to Somalia in 1996 to join the Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF).[2]
Vice President of Puntland
editOn October 10, 2004, former President Puntland announced his retirement to run for the presidency of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, and former vice President Mohamed Abdi Hashi became the interim president and Gaagaab became the interim vice President as a transitional period until the next presidential election. He retired on January 8, 2005.[4]
Minister of Finance of Puntland
editIn January 2005, Gaagaab ran unsuccessfully for the presidency of Puntland.[5] He became Puntland's Minister of Finance under President Mohamud Muse Hersi.
In April 2007, a boy from a minority clan was accidentally shot and killed by troops trying to quell a demonstration. Finance Minister Gaagaab refused to pay compensation. However, he did pay compensation to another majority clan, which was criticized as discriminatory against the minority clan.[6]
In July 2008 he visited Bosaso as Minister of Finance. He made it clear that he would strengthen economic ties with the United Arab Emirates.[7]
In August 2008, Gaagaab was criticized by opposition members for harassing them by placing soldiers near the entrance to the assembly.[8]
On January 29, 2009, he resigned as Minister of Finance.[9] His replacement was Faarax Cali jaamac. [10]
Director of the Puntland Peace Center
editIn January 2010, Gaagaab chaired a conference on security in Galkayo in his capacity as Director of the Galkayo Education Center for Peace and Development (GECPD.)[11]
In November 2011, after a disagreement between the Puntland and Galmudug governments regarding security, Gaagaab called on both sides to reach a peaceful resolution.[12]
In January 2014, Gaagaab ran for the Puntland presidential elections as an opposition candidate from the Mudugu region,[13] but announced his withdrawal, leaving it to Ali Haji Warsame.[14][15] However, Ali Haji Warsame did not become president also.
In August 2014, Gaagaab criticized the Federal Republic of Somalia government's decision to merge Galmudug and Himan and Heeb to create the Central Regions State as a violation of the federal system.[16]
Member of the Federal Parliament
editIn August 2021, Gaagaab became a Somali Senator representing Puntland.[17] He served on the Committee On Rules of Procedure.[18]
In April 2022 he served as Interim President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Somalia.[19]
In March 2024 he opposed amendments to the Constitution of Somalia.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b "Maamul goboleedka Puntland oo sheegay in uu tallaabo ka qaadayo Maxkamad Islaami ah oo looga dhawaaqay Magaalada Gaalkacyo" [The Puntland regional government has said that it will take action against the Islamic Court that was announced in Galkayo City]. Hiiraan online. 1 November 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Waa Kuma Madaxweyne Ku-xigeenka Puntland Ee Loo Doortay Senator Aqalka Sare Ah" [Who is the Vice President of Puntland who was elected Senator of the Upper House]. GOOBJOOG. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ The Puntland Experience: A Bottom-up Approach to Peace and State Building (PDF). 2007. p. 60. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Puntland - Elections and Administrative Structure". Archived from the original on 14 February 2015.
- ^ "Jen. Cadde Muuse oo ku guuleystay Doorashadii Madaxweynenimada Puntland" [Gen. Cadde Muse won the Puntland Presidential Election]. Hiiraan online. 8 January 2005. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS / AGAINST THE SOMALI MARGINALIZED MINORITY GROUPS" (PDF). SOMRAF. 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Wasiirka Maaliyadda Puntland oo sheegay in uu wanaagsan yahay Xiriirka Dhaqaale-Siyaaso ee u dhaxeeya Puntland iyo Imaaraadka Carabta" [Puntland Finance Minister who said that the Economic-Political Relations between Puntland and the United Arab Emirates are good]. Hiiraan online. 22 July 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Somalia: Finance Minister 'Hijacks' Budget Process - Puntland MPs". alAfrica. 3 August 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Diiwaanka Musharixiinta Puntland 2019: Faarax Cali-shire Jaamac (Afbalaar)" [List of Puntland Candidates 2019: Farah Ali-shire Jama (Afbalaar)]. Horseed Media. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Wasiirkii hore ee Maaliyadda Puntland iyo Wasiirka cusub ee Wasaaraddaas oo xilalkii isku wareejiyay" [The former Minister of Finance of Puntland and the new Minister of that Ministry who transferred the positions]. Hiiraan online. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Shir ku saabsan ammaanka oo ka furmay Galkacyo iyo Doon Kalluumaysi oo ku gubatay Boosaaso" [A conference on security opened in Galkayo and a fishing boat burned in Bosaso]. Hiiraan online. 10 January 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Xiisad ka Dhextaagan Puntland iyo Galmudug" [Tension between Puntland and Galmudug]. VOA. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Tirada Musharraxiinta u Tartamaysa Doorashada Puntland oo sii Kordhaysa iyo Gobollada ay Murashaxiintu kasoo jeedaan" [The number of candidates running for the Puntland election is increasing and the regions where the candidates come from]. Hiiraan online. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Somalia: Opposition Candidate Relinquishes Candidacy for Puntland President". allAfrica. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Murashax Maxamed Cali Yuusuf (Gaagaab) oo tanaasulay" [Candidate Mohamed Ali Yusuf (Gagaab) who resigned]. Hiiraan online. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Dhagayso: Gaagaab oo diiday in Gobolka Mudug laga jaro Puntland" [Listen: Gaagaab refuses to cut Mudug region from Puntland]. Puntlandes. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Xubnaha Puntland ku matalaya Aqalka Sare oo la doortay" [Members representing Puntland in the Upper House have been elected]. VOA. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "XUBNAHA SENARATADA" [MEMBERS OF THE SENATE]. Golaha Aqalkasare. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Guddiyada Doorashada Guddoonadda Aqalka Hoose iyo Aqalka Sare oo la magacaabay" [Electoral Committees for the Lower House and the Upper House appointed]. Hiiraan online. 16 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Ku dhawaad 100 Xildhibaan oo ka horyimid wax ka badalka Dastuurka" [Around 100 Members of Parliament opposed the amendment to the Constitution]. Hiiraan online. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
External links
edit- Media related to Mohamed Ali Yusuf at Wikimedia Commons