Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud (Somali: Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud, Arabic: احمد محمد محمود; 1938 – 15 November 2024), known by his nickname Silanyo (Arabic: سيلانيو), was a Somali politician who served as the President of Somaliland from 2010 to 2017. He was a long-time member of the government in Mogadishu, having served as Minister of Commerce of Somalia in the 1960s, and among other Cabinet positions. During the 1980s, he also served as the Chairman of the Somali National Movement.[3]
Standing as an opposition candidate, he was elected as President of Somaliland in Somaliland's 2010 presidential election.[4]