Harfo

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The village of Harfo/Harfa was founded in 1900. The village served as a military garrison of the Sultanate of Obbia under Sultan Ali Yussuf. The village expanded, was nominated for township in the 1980s, and became a member district and township of Mudug region in 1990s. {{cn|date=January 2025}}

In June 1993, in order to end the fighting in Galkayo, it was decided to relocate the militias that were in conflict in the city to Wargalo, Buryaqab (Harfo) and Galdogob, which are 70 kilometers away.{{Cite news|url=https://goobjoog.com/2016/10/26/6-qodob-oo-galkacyo-uga-dhalan-karto-nabad-waarta/|title=6 Qodob Oo Galkacyo Uga Dhalan Karto Nabad Waarta|trans-title=6 Factors That Can Lead to Lasting Peace in Galkayo|author=|date=2016-10-26|work=GoobJoog|access-date=2025-01-03}}

Harfa has witnessed further growth and development since the establishment of Puntland in 1998, mostly fueled by investment by the Somali diaspora in Europe and the Americas.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

In October 2010, it was reported that Ethiopian soldiers had detained five residents of Harfo.{{Cite news|url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/calanka-soomaaliya-oo-laga-dejiyay-xarfo-beer-dhagaxtuur/1250268.html|title=Calanka Soomaaliya oo laga Dejiyay Beer-Dhagaxtuur|trans-title=The Somali flag was lowered from the stone-pelting field.|author=|date=2010-10-29|work=VOA|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In March 2013, a meeting was held at Harfo to discuss ways of resolving the clan conflicts, piracy, and drug problems occurring in Mudug.{{Cite news|url=https://halgan.net/2013/05/shirweyne-looga-hadlayey-dacwada-gobolka-mudug-oo-lagu-soo-gabagabeeyey-xarfo/|title=Shirweyne looga hadlayey dacwada gobolka Mudug oo lagu soo gabagabeeyey Xarfo|trans-title=Conference on Mudug region case concluded in Xarfo|author=|date=2013-05-04|work=Halgan.net|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In March 2014, the Puntland security forces arrested Harfo Governor Abdulahi Farah Beyle (Tikroni) on suspicion of embezzlement. This is seen as part of the Puntland President's anti-corruption measures.{{Cite news|url=https://en.goobjoog.com/maxkamadeyta-guddoomiyaha-degmada-xarfo-oo-garoowe-ka-furmaysa-maanta/|title=Maxkamadeyta guddoomiyaha degmada Xarfo oo Garoowe ka furmaysa maanta|trans-title=The trial of the Xarfo district governor opens in Garowe today|author=|date=2014-03-15|work=GoobJoog|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In May 2015, Shiikh Cabdiqni Qoorane Maxamed, who was appointed Suldaan of Beesha Maxamed Cumar, a branch of Omar Mohamoud clan, visited Harfo.{{Cite news|url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/puntland/suldaan-cabdiqani-qorane-oo-degmada-xarfo-lagu-soo-dhoweeyey|title=Suldaan Cabdiqani Qoorane oo degmada Xarfo lagu soo dhoweeyey|trans-title=Sultan Abdiqani Qoorane welcomed in Xarfo district|author=|date=2015-05-12|work=Garowe online|access-date=2025-01-03}} He was crowned on October 28th.{{Cite news|url=https://www.puntlandes.com/?p=13506|title=Sawiro: Suldaanka Beesha Maxamed Cumar oo lagu caleemo saaray Balli Qardhaas|trans-title=Photos: Sultan of the Mohamed Omar tribe crowned at Qardhaas Lake|author=|date=2015-10-28|work=Puntlandes.com|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In November 2016, a fight broke out in Harfo due to a water shortage, and one person died.{{Cite news|url=https://goobjoog.com/2016/11/21/xiisad-colaadeed-oo-ka-taagan-degaanka-xarfo-mudug/|title=Xiisad Colaadeed Oo Ka Taagan Degaanka Xarfo, Mudug|trans-title=Conflict in the Xarfo area, Mudug|author=|date=2016-11-21|work=GoobJoog|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In May 2017, a section of the Puntland military rebelled and occupied Harfo.{{Cite news|url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/puntland/puntland-ciidamo-kayimid-galkacyo-oo-qabsaday-degmada-xarfo|title=Puntland: Ciidamo kayimid Galkacyo oo qabsaday degmada Xarfo|trans-title=Puntland: Forces from Galkayo capture Xarfo district|author=|date=2017-05-22|work=Garowe online|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In June 2017, an outbreak of water-borne diarrhea occurred in the Harfo area, killing 10 people.{{Cite news|url=https://goobjoog.com/2017/06/19/mudug-cudurka-shuban-biyoodka-oo-samaayeey-dadka-ku-dhaqan-deegaanka-xarfo/|title=Mudug: Cudurka Shuban Biyoodka Oo Samaayeey Dadka Ku Dhaqan Deegaanka Xarfo|trans-title=Mudug: Watery diarrhea disease affects people living in the Xarfo area|author=|date=2017-06-19|work=GoobJoog|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In January 2018, a tree-planting campaign was held at Harfo.{{Cite news|url=https://daljir.com/dhalinyarada-olaalaha-bilicda-gobalka-mudug-oo-xarfo-olole-ka-bilaabay-dhegayso/|title=Dhalinyarada olaalaha Bilicda Gobalka Mudug oo Xarfo olole ka bilaabay|trans-title=Youth from Mudug Region's Bilicda Campaign Launches Campaign in Xarfo|author=|date=2018-01-08|work=Darjir.com|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In May 2019, President Puntland visited Harfo to discuss the planned construction of an army training camp in nearby Abqale.{{Cite news|url=https://www.garoweonline.com/index.php/en/war-saxaafaded/deni-oo-kulan-la-yeeshay-bulshada-dxarfo-ee-gobolka-mudug|title=Deni oo kulan la yeeshay bulshada Xarfo ee gobolka Mudug|trans-title=Deni meets with the Xarfo community in Mudug region|author=|date=2019-05-19|work=Garowe online|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In March 2021, a section of the Puntland military blocked the roads around Harfo on the grounds that they had not been paid.{{Cite news|url=https://mudug24.com/ciidamo-gadoodsan-oo-qabsaday-qeybo-kamid-ah-gobolka-mudug-iyo-kastamka-xarfo/|title=Ciidamo Gadoodsan oo Qabsaday Qeybo kamid ah Gobolka Mudug iyo Kastamka Xarfo|trans-title=Rebel forces capture parts of Mudug region and Xarfo customs|author=|date=2021-03-24|work=Mudug24|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In April 2021, the Puntland forces conducted training at the Abqale camp in Harfo.{{Cite news|url=https://horseedmedia.net/cutubyo-kamid-noqonaya-ciidamada-daraawiishta-puntland-oo-tababar-loosoo-xiray/351451/|title=Cutubyo Kamid Noqonaya Ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland Oo Tababar Loosoo Xiray|trans-title=Units of the Puntland Dervish Forces Receive Training|author=|date=2021-04-03|work=Hooseed Media|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In June 2021, the Puntland Water Development Agency repaired the Harfo well.{{Cite news|url=https://pwda.pl.so/wakaaladda-horumarinta-biyaha-puntland-ayaa-dayctirtay-ceelka-biyaha-degmada-xarfo/|title=Wakaaladda Horumarinta Biyaha Puntland ayaa dayctirtay ceelka biyaha Degmada Xarfo|trans-title=Puntland Water Development Agency repairs water well in Xarfo District|author=|date=2021-06-14|work=PWDA|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In October 2021, Harfo accepted people who had been expelled from Las Anod by the Somaliland government.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/live/58799561|title=Puntland oo guddi wasiirro ah u saartay qaabillaadda dadkii laga musaafuriyay Laasacaanood|trans-title=Puntland appoints a ministerial committee to receive people deported from Las Anod|author=|date=2021-10-05|work=BBC|access-date=2025-01-03}} The mayor of the Harfo district calls for support for those expelled from Las Anod.{{Cite news|url=https://mustaqbalmedia.net/so/maamulka-deegaanka-xarfo-oo-gurmad-u-dalbay-shacabka-somaliland-ay-masaafurisay/|title=Maamulka Deegaanka Xarfo oo gurmad u dalbay Shacabka Somaliland ay masaafurisay.|trans-title=The Xarfo Regional Administration has appealed for help for the people of Somaliland who have been deported.|author=|date=2021-10-08|work=Mustaqbal Media|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In September 2022, militiamen blockaded the road in Harfo.{{Cite news|url=https://puntlandpost.net/2022/09/15/boqolaal-gaadiid-ah-oo-24-saac-ee-la-soo-dhaafay-ku-xaniban-degmada-xarfo-ee-gobolka-mudug/|title=Boqolaal gaadiid ah oo 24 saac ee la soo dhaafay ku xaniban degmada Xarfo ee gobolka Mudug|trans-title=Hundreds of vehicles stranded in the past 24 hours in Xarfo district of Mudug region|author=|date=2022-09-15|work=Puntland Post|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In January 2023, President Puntland visits Harfo to celebrate the opening of the road to Burtinle.{{Cite news|url=https://halgan.net/2023/01/madaxweynaha-puntland-oo-xariga-ka-jaray-wadada-xarfo-buurtinle/|title=Madaxweynaha Puntland oo xariga ka jaray Wadada Xarfo-Buurtinle|trans-title=Puntland President inaugurates Xarfo-Buurtinle Road|author=|date=2023-01-07|work=Halgan.net|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In August 2023, the Puntland security forces of Harfo set up a toll booth on a road and began collecting tolls, citing unpaid salaries.{{Cite news|url=https://horseedmedia.net/ciidamada-puntland-ee-wadadu-u-xirantahay-oo-bilaabey-in-ay-ganacsatada-ku-soo-rogaan-lacag-baad-ah/381731/|title=Ciidamada Puntland ee wadadu u xirantahay oo bilaabey in ay ganacsatada ku soo rogaan lacag baad ah.|trans-title=Puntland forces have closed the road and have begun to extort money from traders.|author=|date=2023-08-19|work=Hooseed Media|access-date=2025-01-03}}

In August 2024, the Harfo parliament dismissed the mayor and elected Abdirahman Hirsi Farax as the new mayor.{{Cite news|url=https://puntlandpost.net/2024/08/24/cabdiraxmaan-xirsi-faarax-oo-loo-doortay-duqa-cusub-ee-degmada-xarfo/|title=Cabdiraxmaan Xirsi faarax oo loo doortay duqa cusub ee degmada Xarfo|trans-title=Abdirahman Hirsi Farah elected as new mayor of Xarfo district|author=|date=2023-08-24|work=Puntland Post|access-date=2025-01-03}}

On December 12th 2024, a well in the Harfo area was destroyed and buried by an armed group, and this led to a two-day struggle between Reer Mahad and Mohamed Omar, two branches of the Majerteen clan, in which four people died. On the 24th, a reconciliation negotiation was held at the residence of Suldan Mahamed Suldan Mahamud, mediated by the Minister of the Interior of Puntland, and the conflict ended.{{Cite news|url=https://hornobserver.com/articles/3088/Under-The-Shade-of-A-Tree-Peace-Talks-Bring-Hope-to-Rural-Town-in-Puntland|title=Under The Shade of A Tree, Peace Talks Bring Hope to Rural Town in Puntland|author=|date=2024-12-25|work=Horn Observer|access-date=2025-01-03}}{{Cite news|url=https://puntlandpost.net/2024/12/29/puntland-oo-sheegtay-in-heshiis-laga-gaaray-colaad-beeleed-dhawaan-ka-dhacday-degmada-xarfo-ee-gobolka-mudug/|title=Puntland oo sheegtay in heshiis laga gaaray colaad beeleed dhawaan ka dhacday degmada Xarfo ee Gobolka Mudug|trans-title=Puntland says agreement reached on recent communal conflict in Xarfo district of Mudug region|author=|date=2024-12-29|work=Puntland Post|access-date=2025-01-03}}{{Cite news|url=https://hiiraan.com/news/2024/Dec/wararka_maanta22-188772.htm|title=Dagaal beeleed khasaare geystay oo ka dhacay degmada Xarfo ee gobolka Mudug|trans-title=A deadly communal clash occurred in Xarfo district, Mudug region.|author=|date=2024-12-29|work=Hiiraan online|access-date=2025-01-03}}

Harfo is situated in the north-central part of Somalia, and is one of the most developed towns in the region. The city is divided into four main administrative districts called Jabuuti, Ubax, Hilaac and Wadajir.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

Harfo has number of academic institutions. According to the Puntland ministry of education Harfo has thee primary schools and one secondary school. Primary schools are Horyaal primary school and Harfo peace and development school which are locates in Jabuuti village and Furqaan primary school which locates near Boorey market. Suldan Hurre secondary school is the only secondary school in Harfo which is named after Suldan Mohamuud Hurre who was Somali elder.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

• Sultan Warsame Awdoon - First Nai’ib, Chief Commander, Leader and Sultanate State Affairs Minister for the service of His Majesty Sultan Ali Yuusuf (Sultanate of Obbia){{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Du'ale Farah - Lieutenant commander of Sultanate Forces of Obbia of His Majesty Sultan Ali (Sultanate of Obbia){{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Abdisalam Issa-Salwe - Scholar, Professor at Taibah University, and Thames Valley University, UK{{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Abdullahi Ahmed Irro - Scholar, Graduate of the USSR Frunze Academy, Professor of Strategy and a General in Somali Army 1970s-1980s{{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Hawa Aden Amey - Educator and social activist. Executive Director of the Galkayo Education Center for Peace and Development.{{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Yaasin Nur Godane - Banker, Member of the Somali Administration 1941 -1959 and Governor of Hiran Region{{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Ali Karaani - A senior leader of Somali Police Force, and the former head of Police Institute of Somalia known as Scuola di polizia {{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Abdullahi Farah Holif - A Graduate of Princeton University, USA. and former head of the Financial Guards of Somalia known as Guardia di Finanza{{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Mohamed Isse Salwe - Director General of Somalia's Tourism Industry{{cn|date=January 2025}}
• Abdirisaq Yussuf Elmi - Scholar, Graduate of USSR Leningrad Engineering & Railway University, Engineer and former minister in Autonomous Puntland State.{{cn|date=January 2025}}

• [http://mines.acp.int/html/biblio_1700_en.html Harfo, Mudug, Somalia]

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