Somalia: Somalia's President Inaugurates First Phase of Dhusamareb Road Project

What the report says

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie on Sunday opened the first phase of a road-paving project in Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug, alongside work on the city’s Green Monument, according to Shabelle via AllAfrica. The inauguration marks an early stage in a broader urban upgrade aimed at improving roads, movement through the city, and the general appearance of the regional capital.

The article said the project is intended to support local economic activity by making transport easier and strengthening basic infrastructure in an area that has seen limited public investment. Hassan Sheikh described the work as having been carried out according to plan and within technical standards, and he praised the Galmudug administration for overseeing the effort.

He also thanked the World Bank and Somalia’s Ministry of Public Works for their roles in planning, financing, and implementation. In his remarks, the president urged residents to protect the new infrastructure and continue supporting development efforts. Dhuusamareeb’s role as Galmudug’s administrative center makes the project politically and economically relevant, especially as the federal government seeks to expand its presence through development initiatives across Somalia’s federal states. Broader context from the report notes that infrastructure investment remains a key part of Somalia’s long-term recovery strategy, particularly in conflict-affected areas.