Galkayo is the capital of Somalia’s Mudug region, a divided city split by a regional fault line. It is in the news as fighting escalates between Puntland and federal forces, with Al-Shabaab claiming a strategic seizure in central Somalia.
Puntland forces have completed an operation in Galkayo, warning against actions that threaten regional security. Heavy clashes have displaced civilians, with government and militia forces reported to have exchanged fire in multiple fronts. Al-Shabaab has seized Teedaan in Hiiraan, signaling potential shifts in control and mobility for militants.