President of Somalia

President of the
Federal Republic of Somalia
Madaxaweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliyeed
Presidential Seal
since 23 May 2022[1]
StyleMr President
(informal)
His Excellency
(diplomatic)
Type
AbbreviationPOTFROS, POS
Member ofNational security council National Economic Council
ResidenceVilla Somalia
SeatMogadishu
AppointerFederal Parliament of Somalia
Term lengthFour years
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Somalia
Formation1 July 1960
First holderAden Abdullah Osman Daar
Salary$250,000 annually (2023)[2]
Websitevillasomalia.gov.so

The president of Somalia (Somali: Madaxaweynaha Soomaaliya) is the head of state of Somalia. The president is also commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces. The president represents the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the unity of the Somali nation, as well as ensuring the implementation of the Constitution of Somalia and the organised and harmonious functioning of the organs of state.[3] Currently, the president of Somalia is indirectly elected, chosen by the Federal Parliament of Somalia.

The office of the President of Somalia was established with the proclamation of the Republic of Somalia on 1 July 1960. The first president of Somalia was Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, and the 10th office of presidency is currently held by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

  1. ^ Mohamud, Ali (15 May 2022). "Somalia's new president elected by 327 people". BBC. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Salaries for sitting African presidents". Daily Monitor. 23 July 2015. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  3. ^ *Provisional Constitution (adopted August 1, 2012)