Summary
Mohamed Warsame Ali "Kiimiko" (Somali: Maxamed Warsame Cali "Kiimiko"; 1937 – 6 May 2019) was the founder and the first president of Galmudug state, elected on 14 August 2006, when Galmudug state was established.[1] Ali was a Somali politician and diplomat. He has occupied various diplomatic posts in Somalia since independence in 1960, including Somali Ambassador to the United States in 1980.[2]
Mohamed Warsame Ali | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of Galmudug | |
| In office 14 August 2006 – 14 August 2009 | |
| Vice President | Abdisalam Haji Ahmed Liban |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Ahmed Alin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 |
| Died | May 6, 2019 (aged 81–82) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Political party | Independent |
Transitional Federal Government edit
Under the Transitional Federal Government, Warsame held a number of posts, including Minister of Commerce in 2000,[3] Minister of Public Works in 2003,[4] and Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs in early 2006.[5] On 14 August 2006, Warsame was elected president of the newly formed autonomous state of Galmudug in central Somalia by representatives of the people of Mudug and Galgaduud.
References edit
- ^ "Somalia: Galmudug Elects New Leader, Pledges Security".
- ^ Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs (17 March 2008). "Somalia". 2001-2009.state.gov.
- ^ "Somali cabinet list", BBC website (published 20 October 2000)
- ^ "Somalia: Chief of State and Cabinet Members - (Last Updated: 11/21/03)", Open Site website
- ^ "Somalia Chiefs of State - 2006", Theodora website, drawn from the 2006 CIA Factbook