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{{short description|Somali politician}}
{{Short description|Somali politician (1941–2020)}}
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| image = Dr. Ali Khalif Galaydh Photo.JPG
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| birth_date = 15 October 1941
| birth_date = 15 October 1941
| birth_place = [[Las Anod]], [[British Somaliland]] (now [[Somaliland]])
| birth_place = [[Las Anod]], [[British Somaliland]] {{small|(now [[Somaliland]])}}
| death_date = 8 October 2020 (aged 78)<ref name="voa"/>
| death_date = 8 October 2020 (aged 78)<ref name="voa"/>
| death_place = [[Jijiga]], [[Ethiopia]]
| death_place = [[Jijiga]], [[Ethiopia]]
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| alma_mater = [[SOS Sheikh Secondary School]]<br>[[Boston University]]<br>[[Syracuse University]]<br>[[Harvard University]]
| alma_mater = [[SOS Sheikh Secondary School]]<br>[[Boston University]]<br>[[Syracuse University]]<br>[[Harvard University]]
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'''Ali Khalif Galaydh''' ({{lang-so|Cali Khalif Galaydh}}, {{lang-ar|علي خليف غلير}}) (15 October 1941 – 8 October 2020)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somalinet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=139138|title = Somali Leader Cv's - SomaliNet Forums}}</ref> was a Somali politician. He was the [[Prime Minister of Somalia|Prime Minister]] of the unrecognised [[Somalia]] administration from 8 October 2000 to 28 October 2001.<ref>[http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Somalia.html Somalia] - ''Worldstatesmen.com''</ref> Galaydh had extensive experience in [[public policy]], [[diplomacy]], [[public administration]], and [[business]]. He taught these subjects at public universities in the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200110/29_druley_somalia-m/|title = MPR: Somali leader in Minnesota}}</ref> Additionally, Galaydh was the President of the [[Khaatumo]] state. In 2017, he joined the Somaliland administration after an agreement was signed with the [[Somaliland]] government which stipulated the amendment of Somaliland's constitution and to integrate the territory into the Somaliland.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Mahmood|first=Omar S.|date=2019-11-01|title=Overlapping Claims by Somaliland and Puntland: The Case of Sool and Sanaag|url=https://www.africaportal.org/publications/overlapping-claims-somaliland-and-puntland-case-sool-and-sanaag/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Africa Portal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-10-21|title=Khaatumo and Somaliland reach final agreement|url=http://somalilanddaily.com/articles/137/Khaatumo-and-Somaliland-reach-final-agreement|url-status=dead|access-date=2020-06-29|website=somalilanddaily.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630022227/http://somalilanddaily.com/articles/137/Khaatumo-and-Somaliland-reach-final-agreement}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}
'''Ali Khalif Galaydh''' ({{langx|so|Cali Khalif Galaydh}}, {{langx|ar|علي خليف غلير}}) (15 October 1941 – 8 October 2020)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.somalinet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=139138|title = Somali Leader Cv's - SomaliNet Forums}}</ref> was a Somali politician. He was the [[Prime Minister of Somalia|Prime Minister]] of the transitional [[Somalia]] administration from 8 October 2000 to 28 October 2001.<ref>[http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Somalia.html Somalia] - ''Worldstatesmen.com''</ref> Galaydh had extensive experience in [[public policy]], [[diplomacy]], [[public administration]], and [[business]]. He taught these subjects at public universities in the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200110/29_druley_somalia-m/|title = MPR: Somali leader in Minnesota}}</ref> Additionally, Galaydh was the president of the [[Khaatumo]] state. In 2017, he signed an agreement with the [[Somaliland]] government which stipulated the amendment of Somaliland's constitution, this would’ve promoted peace and stability throughout the regions of Sool, sanaag and cayn.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Mahmood|first=Omar S.|date=2019-11-01|title=Overlapping Claims by Somaliland and Puntland: The Case of Sool and Sanaag|url=https://www.africaportal.org/publications/overlapping-claims-somaliland-and-puntland-case-sool-and-sanaag/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Africa Portal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-10-21|title=Khaatumo and Somaliland reach final agreement|url=http://somalilanddaily.com/articles/137/Khaatumo-and-Somaliland-reach-final-agreement|url-status=dead|access-date=2020-06-29|website=somalilanddaily.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630022227/http://somalilanddaily.com/articles/137/Khaatumo-and-Somaliland-reach-final-agreement}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Galaydh was born on 15 October 1941 in [[Las Anod]], [[British Somaliland]].<ref name="voa">{{cite web|author=Arag Fikradaha |url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/5613563.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008195738/https://www.voasomali.com/a/5613563.html |title=Dr. Cali Khaliif Galayr oo geeriyooday |language=so |publisher=Voice of America Somali |date=8 October 2020 |archive-date=8 October 2020}}</ref> He attended Sheikh Intermediate School and [[SOS Sheikh Secondary School]] in [[Sheikh, Somaliland|Sheikh]], situated in the [[Sahil, Somaliland|Sahil]] region of present-day [[Somaliland]]. From 1963 to 1965, Galaydh received a scholarship to attend [[Boston University]] in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. He graduated with honors in 1965, with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in [[Political Science]]. From 1967 to 1969, Galaydh attended the [[Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs]] at [[Syracuse University]]. He received a [[Master of Public Administration]] (M.P.A.) and finished all the requirements for a [[Ph.D]]. Galaydh later wrote and defended his dissertation in 1971 and 1972. Between 1982 and 1987, he was a fellow at the [[Weatherhead Center for International Affairs]] and a fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at [[Harvard University]].
Galaydh was born on 15 October 1941 in [[Las Anod]], [[British Somaliland]]<ref name="voa">{{cite web|author=Arag Fikradaha |url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/5613563.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008195738/https://www.voasomali.com/a/5613563.html |title=Dr. Cali Khaliif Galayr oo geeriyooday |language=so |publisher=Voice of America Somali |date=8 October 2020 |archive-date=8 October 2020}}</ref> and hails from the royal [[Baharsame]] sub-subsection of the [[Dhulbahante]] clan, a sub-clan of the [[Harti]] [[Darod|Daarood]] clan. He attended Sheikh Intermediate School and [[SOS Sheikh Secondary School]] in [[Sheikh, Somaliland|Sheikh]], situated in the [[Sahil, Somaliland|Sahil]] region of present-day [[Somaliland]]. From 1963 to 1965, Galaydh received a scholarship to attend [[Boston University]] in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. He graduated with honors in 1965, with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in [[Political Science]].
From 1967 to 1969, Galaydh attended the [[Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs]] at [[Syracuse University]]. He received a [[Master of Public Administration]] (M.P.A.) and finished all the requirements for a [[Ph.D]]. Galaydh later wrote and defended his dissertation in 1971 and 1972. Between 1982 and 1987, he was a fellow at the [[Weatherhead Center for International Affairs]] and a fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at [[Harvard University]].


Galaydh died on 8 October 2020 in [[Jijiga]], Ethiopia.
Galaydh died on 8 October 2020 in [[Jijiga]], Ethiopia.
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From 1966 to 1973 Galaydh worked for the Somali Institute of Public Administration (SIPA) and the Somali Institute of Development Administration and Management (SIDAM). Galaydh started as a Research and Training Officer for one year before going to the [[Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs]] at [[Syracuse University]] for post-graduate work. He returned to SIPA in 1969 to eventually become the Director General.
From 1966 to 1973 Galaydh worked for the Somali Institute of Public Administration (SIPA) and the Somali Institute of Development Administration and Management (SIDAM). Galaydh started as a Research and Training Officer for one year before going to the [[Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs]] at [[Syracuse University]] for post-graduate work. He returned to SIPA in 1969 to eventually become the Director General.


In July, 1974 Galaydh was named General Manager of Jowhar Sugar Enterprises, the biggest national sugar producer in [[Somalia]]. Galaydh managed 7,000 employees and 9,000 hectares of land for Jowhar Sugar Enterprises which contributed at least 10% to Somalia's national budget. From 1977 to 1980 Galaydh became the Executive Director of the $400 million Juba Sugar Project in Marery, [[Somalia]]. Galaydh worked closely with British companies to complete the project ahead of schedule and under budget.
In July, 1974 Galaydh was named general manager of Jowhar Sugar Enterprises, the biggest national sugar producer in [[Somalia]].<ref name=go20200810/> Galaydh managed 7,000 employees and 9,000 hectares of land for Jowhar Sugar Enterprises which contributed at least 10% to Somalia's national budget. From 1977 to 1980 Galaydh became the executive chairman<ref name=go20200810/> of the $400 million Juba Sugar Project in Marery, [[Somalia]]. Galaydh worked closely with British companies to complete the project ahead of schedule and under budget.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}


From 1996 to 2000 Galaydh founded and operated the private Somali telecommunications company, Somtel.
Galaydh founded and operated the private Somali telecommunications company, Somtel.<ref name=go20200810>{{Cite news |title=Former Somali PM dies of COVID-19 in Ethiopia at the age of 79 |newspaper=garoweonline.com |date=2020-08-10 |url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/former-somali-pm-dies-of-covid-19-in-ethiopia-at-the-age-of-79 |accessdate=2022-02-13 }}</ref>


===Public administration===
===Public administration===
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=== Prime minister of Somalia ===
=== Prime minister of Somalia ===
Starting in September 1999, Galaydh participated in the Somalia National Peace Conference (SNPC) in [[Arta, Djibouti|Arta]], [[Djibouti]]. In October 2000, [[Abdiqasim Salad Hassan]] was named the new President of the [[Transitional National Government]] in [[Somalia]] and named Ali Khalif Galaydh as [[Prime Minister]] per 8 October.<ref name=voa/> The two statesmen returned to Somalia from their [[Djibouti]] exile on October 14. On October 15, [[Ismail Mahmud Hurre]] was named Foreign Minister. The rest of the cabinet was announced five days later: Abdullahi Baqor Musa as Defense Minister, Dahir Shaykh Muhammad as Interior Minister, and Sayid Shaykh Dahir as Finance Minister, with [[Saida Haji Bashir Ismail]] as Finance Vice-Minister.
Starting in September 1999, Galaydh participated in the Somalia National Peace Conference (SNPC) in [[Arta, Djibouti|Arta]], [[Djibouti]]. In October 2000, [[Abdiqasim Salad Hassan]] was named the new president of the [[Transitional National Government]] in [[Somalia]] and named Ali Khalif Galaydh as [[Prime Minister]] per 8 October.<ref name=voa/> The two statesmen returned to Somalia from their [[Djibouti]] exile on October 14. On October 15, [[Ismail Mahmud Hurre]] was named Foreign Minister. The rest of the cabinet was announced five days later: Abdullahi Baqor Musa as Defense Minister, Dahir Shaykh Muhammad as Interior Minister, and Sayid Shaykh Dahir as Finance Minister, with [[Saida Haji Bashir Ismail]] as Finance Vice-Minister.


During his tenure, Galaydh led negotiations to get two of the five Somali [[warlord]]s at the time to join the cabinet. The other three went to [[Ethiopia]] and joined together to form an armed, anti-government movement.
During his tenure, Galaydh led negotiations to get two of the five Somali [[warlord]]s at the time to join the cabinet. The other three went to [[Ethiopia]] and joined together to form an armed, anti-government movement.{{fact|date=July 2023}}


In February, 2001 Galaydh successfully used diplomatic methods to get Ethiopian troops to leave the Southwestern Somali region of [[Gedo]] which [[Ethiopia]] had occupied from August 1996 to February 2001.
In February, 2001 Galaydh successfully used diplomatic methods to get Ethiopian troops to leave the Southwestern Somali region of [[Gedo]] which [[Ethiopia]] had occupied from August 1996 to February 2001.{{fact|date=July 2023}}


He served until 28 October 2001.<ref name=voa/>
He served until 28 October 2001.<ref name=voa/>
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===Federal Parliament of Somalia===
===Federal Parliament of Somalia===
On 20 August 2012, Galaydh was among the legislators nominated to the newly created [[Federal Parliament of Somalia]].<ref name="Akg">{{cite web|title=Ali Khalif Galair|url=http://www.parliament.gov.so/index.php/en/xubnaha/463-khalif-galayr|publisher=Federal Parliament of Somalia|accessdate=14 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814192617/http://www.parliament.gov.so/index.php/en/xubnaha/463-khalif-galayr|archive-date=14 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 20 August 2012, Galaydh was among the legislators nominated to the newly created [[Federal Parliament of Somalia]].<ref name="Akg">{{cite web|title=Ali Khalif Galair|url=http://www.parliament.gov.so/index.php/en/xubnaha/463-khalif-galayr|publisher=Federal Parliament of Somalia|accessdate=14 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814192617/http://www.parliament.gov.so/index.php/en/xubnaha/463-khalif-galayr|archive-date=14 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Somaliland-Khatumo Agreement.png|thumb|251x251px|[[Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud|President Silanyo]] and Ali Khalif signing Somaliland-Khatumo Agreement in Aynabo in October 2017]]


===President of Khatumo State===
===President of Khatumo State===
In September 2014, Galaydh was elected President of the breakaway rebel [[Khatumo]] movement in eastern Somaliland. He defeated former co-president Mohamed Yusuf Jama (Indho Sheel) by 21 votes to 9. Assembly members, who had been appointed by traditional leaders, also selected [[Abdul Agalule]] as Vice President.<ref name="Gslaigapt">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Puntland leader arrives back in Garowe after provincial tour |url=http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Puntland-leader-arrives-back-in-Garowe-after-provincial-tour_printer.shtml |accessdate=14 August 2014 |agency=Garowe Online |date=14 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814200540/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Puntland-leader-arrives-back-in-Garowe-after-provincial-tour_printer.shtml |archivedate=14 August 2014}}</ref>
In September 2014, Galaydh was elected president of then newly created [[Khatumo]] state, a federal state member of Somalia in present day Somaliland. He defeated former co-president Mohamed Yusuf Jama (Indho Sheel) by 21 votes to 9. Assembly members, who had been appointed by traditional leaders, also selected [[Abdul Agalule]] as vice president.<ref name="Gslaigapt">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Puntland leader arrives back in Garowe after provincial tour |url=http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Puntland-leader-arrives-back-in-Garowe-after-provincial-tour_printer.shtml |accessdate=14 August 2014 |agency=Garowe Online |date=14 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814200540/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Puntland-leader-arrives-back-in-Garowe-after-provincial-tour_printer.shtml |archivedate=14 August 2014}}</ref>

Galaydh led peace talks with the central [[Somaliland]] government and reached an agreement at the town of Aynabo in October 2017 with Khatumo joining Somaliland.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-09|title=Governance Without Government in the Somali Territories|url=https://jia.sipa.columbia.edu/governance-without-government-somali-territories|access-date=2022-02-12|website=JIA SIPA|language=en}}</ref>


== Death ==
== Death ==
Ali Khalif Galaydh died on 8 October 2020.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|language=so|url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/5614988.html|title=Faahfaahinta Geerida Dr. Cali Kh. Galaydh|website=VOA|accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|language=en|url=http://goobjoog.com/english/ex-somali-pm-ali-khalif-galaid-dies-in-ethiopia/|title=Ex-Somali PM Ali Khalif Galaid dies in Ethiopia|website=Goobjoog News English|date=2020-10-08|accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref> It was reported that Galaydh recently arrived in [[Jijiga]] and fell ill.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|language=so|url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/5613563.html|title=Dr. Cali Khaliif Galayr oo geeriyooday|website=VOA|accessdate=2020-10-08}}</ref> On 10 October, Galaydh was buried in [[Mogadishu]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|accessdate=2020-10-10|website=BBC News Somali|title=Ehelka Cali Khaliif Galeyr: 'Ma aaminsanin in uu u dhintay Covid-19'|url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-54474900}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|language=so|url=http://wardoon.net/2020/10/10/dowlada-somalia-oo-diiday-in-baaritaan-lagu-sameeyo-maydka-ku-marxuum-cali-khaliif-galeyr/|title=Dowlada Somalia oo diiday in baaritaan lagu sameeyo maydka ku Marxuum Cali Khaliif Galeyr {{!}} Wardoon|author=admin|accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|accessdate=2020-11-09|website=BBC News Somali|title=Cali Khaliif Gallaydh oo maanta lagu aasay magaalada Muqdisho|url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-54493085}}</ref> President of Somalia [[Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed]] expressed his deep condolences on his sudden death.<ref>{{Cite web|language=en-US|url=https://www.radioshabelle.com/former-somali-pm-passes-away-in-ethiopia/|title=Former Somali PM passes away in Ethiopia|author=Maalik_Som|website=Shabelle Media Network|date=2020-10-08|accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref>
Ali Khalif Galaydh died on 8 October 2020 from COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/former-somali-pm-dies-of-covid-19-in-ethiopia-at-the-age-of-79 | title=Former Somali PM dies of COVID-19 in Ethiopia at the age of 79 | date=30 June 2020 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|language=so|url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/5614988.html|title=Faahfaahinta Geerida Dr. Cali Kh. Galaydh|website=VOA|date=9 October 2020 |accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|language=en|url=http://goobjoog.com/english/ex-somali-pm-ali-khalif-galaid-dies-in-ethiopia/|title=Ex-Somali PM Ali Khalif Galaid dies in Ethiopia|website=Goobjoog News English|date=2020-10-08|accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref> It was reported that Galaydh recently arrived in [[Jijiga]] and fell ill.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|language=so|url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/5613563.html|title=Dr. Cali Khaliif Galayr oo geeriyooday|website=VOA|date=8 October 2020 |accessdate=2020-10-08}}</ref> On 10 October, Galaydh was buried in [[Mogadishu]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|accessdate=2020-10-10|website=BBC News Somali|title=Ehelka Cali Khaliif Galeyr: 'Ma aaminsanin in uu u dhintay Covid-19'|url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-54474900}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|language=so|url=http://wardoon.net/2020/10/10/dowlada-somalia-oo-diiday-in-baaritaan-lagu-sameeyo-maydka-ku-marxuum-cali-khaliif-galeyr/|title=Dowlada Somalia oo diiday in baaritaan lagu sameeyo maydka ku Marxuum Cali Khaliif Galeyr {{!}} Wardoon|author=admin|accessdate=2020-10-10|archive-date=29 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329013855/http://wardoon.net/2020/10/10/dowlada-somalia-oo-diiday-in-baaritaan-lagu-sameeyo-maydka-ku-marxuum-cali-khaliif-galeyr/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|accessdate=2020-11-09|website=BBC News Somali|title=Cali Khaliif Gallaydh oo maanta lagu aasay magaalada Muqdisho|url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-54493085}}</ref> President of Somalia [[Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed]] expressed his deep condolences on his sudden death.<ref>{{Cite web|language=en-US|url=https://www.radioshabelle.com/former-somali-pm-passes-away-in-ethiopia/|title=Former Somali PM passes away in Ethiopia|author=Maalik_Som|website=Shabelle Media Network|date=2020-10-08|accessdate=2020-10-10}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:29, 7 November 2024

Ali Khalif Galaydh
Cali Khaliif Galaydh
President of Khatumo State
In office
1 September 2014 – 20 October 2017
Preceded byMohamed Yusuf Jama
Succeeded byPosition disestablished
Member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia
In office
4 November 2012 – 8 October 2020
8th Prime Minister of Somalia
In office
8 October 2000 – 28 October 2001
PresidentAbdiqassim Salad Hassan
Preceded byUmar Arteh Ghalib
Succeeded byOsman Jama Ali
Personal details
Born15 October 1941
Las Anod, British Somaliland (now Somaliland)
Died8 October 2020 (aged 78)[1]
Jijiga, Ethiopia
Political partyIndependent
Alma materSOS Sheikh Secondary School
Boston University
Syracuse University
Harvard University

Ali Khalif Galaydh (Somali: Cali Khalif Galaydh, Arabic: علي خليف غلير) (15 October 1941 – 8 October 2020)[2] was a Somali politician. He was the Prime Minister of the transitional Somalia administration from 8 October 2000 to 28 October 2001.[3] Galaydh had extensive experience in public policy, diplomacy, public administration, and business. He taught these subjects at public universities in the United States.[4] Additionally, Galaydh was the president of the Khaatumo state. In 2017, he signed an agreement with the Somaliland government which stipulated the amendment of Somaliland's constitution, this would’ve promoted peace and stability throughout the regions of Sool, sanaag and cayn.[5][6][citation needed]

Personal life

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Galaydh was born on 15 October 1941 in Las Anod, British Somaliland[1] and hails from the royal Baharsame sub-subsection of the Dhulbahante clan, a sub-clan of the Harti Daarood clan. He attended Sheikh Intermediate School and SOS Sheikh Secondary School in Sheikh, situated in the Sahil region of present-day Somaliland. From 1963 to 1965, Galaydh received a scholarship to attend Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated with honors in 1965, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

From 1967 to 1969, Galaydh attended the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He received a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and finished all the requirements for a Ph.D. Galaydh later wrote and defended his dissertation in 1971 and 1972. Between 1982 and 1987, he was a fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and a fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University.

Galaydh died on 8 October 2020 in Jijiga, Ethiopia.

Career

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Executive leadership

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From 1966 to 1973 Galaydh worked for the Somali Institute of Public Administration (SIPA) and the Somali Institute of Development Administration and Management (SIDAM). Galaydh started as a Research and Training Officer for one year before going to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University for post-graduate work. He returned to SIPA in 1969 to eventually become the Director General.

In July, 1974 Galaydh was named general manager of Jowhar Sugar Enterprises, the biggest national sugar producer in Somalia.[7] Galaydh managed 7,000 employees and 9,000 hectares of land for Jowhar Sugar Enterprises which contributed at least 10% to Somalia's national budget. From 1977 to 1980 Galaydh became the executive chairman[7] of the $400 million Juba Sugar Project in Marery, Somalia. Galaydh worked closely with British companies to complete the project ahead of schedule and under budget.[citation needed]

Galaydh founded and operated the private Somali telecommunications company, Somtel.[7]

Public administration

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In 1979 Galaydh was appointed as a Member of Parliament. In 1980 Galaydh was appointed as the Minister of Industry by Siad Barre. He served in this role until 1982. When tensions were heightened by Siad Barre, Galaydh was part of a group of reformer ministers who fled the country to avoid being arrested by the Somali President.

Prime minister of Somalia

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Starting in September 1999, Galaydh participated in the Somalia National Peace Conference (SNPC) in Arta, Djibouti. In October 2000, Abdiqasim Salad Hassan was named the new president of the Transitional National Government in Somalia and named Ali Khalif Galaydh as Prime Minister per 8 October.[1] The two statesmen returned to Somalia from their Djibouti exile on October 14. On October 15, Ismail Mahmud Hurre was named Foreign Minister. The rest of the cabinet was announced five days later: Abdullahi Baqor Musa as Defense Minister, Dahir Shaykh Muhammad as Interior Minister, and Sayid Shaykh Dahir as Finance Minister, with Saida Haji Bashir Ismail as Finance Vice-Minister.

During his tenure, Galaydh led negotiations to get two of the five Somali warlords at the time to join the cabinet. The other three went to Ethiopia and joined together to form an armed, anti-government movement.[citation needed]

In February, 2001 Galaydh successfully used diplomatic methods to get Ethiopian troops to leave the Southwestern Somali region of Gedo which Ethiopia had occupied from August 1996 to February 2001.[citation needed]

He served until 28 October 2001.[1]

Federal Parliament of Somalia

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On 20 August 2012, Galaydh was among the legislators nominated to the newly created Federal Parliament of Somalia.[8]

President Silanyo and Ali Khalif signing Somaliland-Khatumo Agreement in Aynabo in October 2017

President of Khatumo State

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In September 2014, Galaydh was elected president of then newly created Khatumo state, a federal state member of Somalia in present day Somaliland. He defeated former co-president Mohamed Yusuf Jama (Indho Sheel) by 21 votes to 9. Assembly members, who had been appointed by traditional leaders, also selected Abdul Agalule as vice president.[9]

Galaydh led peace talks with the central Somaliland government and reached an agreement at the town of Aynabo in October 2017 with Khatumo joining Somaliland.[10]

Death

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Ali Khalif Galaydh died on 8 October 2020 from COVID-19.[11][12][13] It was reported that Galaydh recently arrived in Jijiga and fell ill.[14] On 10 October, Galaydh was buried in Mogadishu.[15][16][17] President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed expressed his deep condolences on his sudden death.[18]

References

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  15. ^ "Ehelka Cali Khaliif Galeyr: 'Ma aaminsanin in uu u dhintay Covid-19'". BBC News Somali. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  16. ^ admin. "Dowlada Somalia oo diiday in baaritaan lagu sameeyo maydka ku Marxuum Cali Khaliif Galeyr | Wardoon" (in Somali). Archived from the original on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Cali Khaliif Gallaydh oo maanta lagu aasay magaalada Muqdisho". BBC News Somali. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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