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Dhusamareb
Dusmareb · Dhusamareeb · Dusa MarebCapital of Galmudug State and of Galguduud region: a town on the pastoral plains of central Somalia that has hosted key national political conferences.
Overview
Dhusamareb (Somali: Dhuusamareeb) is the capital of Galmudug State and the administrative centre of Galguduud region in central Somalia. The town is surrounded by grazing plains, and the area has a large pastoralist population.
In 2020 Dhusamareb hosted a series of conferences of federal and state leaders on the model for Somalia's national elections. The town is home to several higher-education institutions, including Dhusamareb University.
What makes it unique
- 01Capital of Galmudug State
- 02Hosted the 2020 Dhusamareb conferences on Somalia's electoral model
- 03Home to Dhusamareb University
History
The town became Galmudug's capital in 2018, after local administrations were merged into the state. It went through years of political change and conflict, but today it is the seat of Galmudug's institutions. The town's name has been a subject of local debate, and proposals to rename it have been put forward more than once.
Economy
Livestock is the backbone of the local economy, with the town acting as a market and service centre for herders. State government and higher education have also brought jobs to the town.