The Commander of the Somali Armed Forces is expected to visit on Thursday in Dhuusamareb, where local preparations are underway to receive him, according to officials and sources familiar with the arrangements.
The visit comes amid rising political tension between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Galmudug state administration, where differences over security and electoral plans have become more visible in recent days.
The dispute is unfolding as the federal government continues to push forward its plan to hold one person, one vote elections in parts of Galmudug, a proposal that has added to the strain between Mogadishu and regional authorities.
