Bu'ale

Bu'ale (Somali: Bu'aale Arabic: بالي) is an agricultural town in Southern Somalia, the capital of the Middle Juba region and the capital city of the Jubaland State of Somalia.

Bu'ale بالي Bu'aale
Capital city of Jubaland
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Coordinates: 1°5′0″N 42°35′0″E
Country	Somalia
State	Jubaland
Region	Middle Juba
Occupation	Al Shabaab
Government
• Control	Al-Shabaab
Area
• Total	30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population  (1999)
• Total	115,000
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)

History

Bu’ale is a town situated along the Juba River in southern Somalia and is officially designated as the capital of Jubaland state. The town’s strategic location has historically made it an important center for trade and agriculture.^[1]

The population of Bu’ale has traditionally included various Somali clans, contributing to a diverse social composition. The local economy mainly revolves around farming and livestock due to fertile riverbanks.^[2]

During the civil war starting in the early 1990s, control of Bu’ale shifted among various armed groups, causing disruption and displacement.^[3] In recent years, the town has been affected by the presence of Al-Shabaab militants, who have challenged the authority of the Federal Government of Somalia.^[4][5] This has limited effective governance and development efforts in Bu’ale.

Efforts by the Federal Government continue to restore stability and governance in the town, though ongoing security challenges remain significant.^[6]