 He has occupied various diplomatic posts in Somalia since independence in 1960, including Somali Ambassador to the United States in 1980.Under the Transitional Federal Government Warsame held a number of posts, including Minister of Commerce in 2000, Minister of Public Works in 2003, and Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs in early 2006.On 14 August 2006, Warsame was elected president of the newly formed autonomous state of Galmudug in central Somalia by representatives of the people of Mudug and Galgaduud.