Ahmed Abdi Karie

President of Galmudug

Galmudug State of Somalia

Bio

Ahmed Abdi Karie, known as Qoorqoor, is a Somali politician serving as President of the Galmudug State of Somalia since February 2020.

Description

Profiled as a sitting federal-member-state leader, governing from Dhusamareb. His mandate and the contested Galmudug leadership process scheduled for 2026 are the subject of a public rift with the federal government, which has backed a rival while he seeks a second term. The dispute is recorded here without taking a side.

Verification note

Galmudug presidency confirmed by Wikipedia (Tier B). The 2026 leadership dispute with the federal government rests on reporting (Tier C) and is recorded, not resolved. Label the dispute, not the person.