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Puntland president appoints heads of two districts

By , based on Puntland Post

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Puntland President Siad Abdullahi Deni has appointed officials for the districts of Ceel-buh, in the Sanaag region, and Baraagaha-qol, in the Haylaan region. The decision follows a recommendation from the Puntland Ministry of Interior, according to the decree published by Puntland Post.

Puntland President Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni has appointed new officials in two districts. Cabdisalaan Qaalib Dalmar Ciise becomes head of the Baraagaha-qol district, in the Haylaan region, with Ceegaag Maxamed Yuusuf as deputy. Maxamed Axmed Cali takes charge of the Ceel-buh district, in the Sanaag region, with Cali Faarax Ismaaciil as deputy, according to a presidential circular cited by Puntland Post.

The appointment follows a recommendation from the Puntland Ministry of Interior. The two districts were created by presidential decree in September 2025.

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