Government of Somalia
3 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, has its capital at Mogadishu and a population of 19,654,739 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a federal parliamentary republic. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (in office since 23 May 2022) is head of state; Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is head of government. The legislature is the Federal Parliament, a bicameral body with 275 seats in the House of the People (Golaha Shacabka) and 54 seats in the Upper House (Aqalka Sare). The source lists the next national election as expected in October 2026. Elections are run by the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC). Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 26 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Federal Parliament
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| House of the People (Golaha Shacabka) | 275 (all indirectly elected) | 11/1/2021 to 5/5/2022 |
| Upper House (Aqalka Sare) | 54 (all indirectly elected) | 7/27/2021 to 11/13/2021 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Hamza Abdi Barre | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Salah Ahmed Jama | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Second Deputy Prime Minister | Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Abdisalam Abdi Ali | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Minister of Defence | Ahmed Moalim Fiqi | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation | Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Minister of Finance | Bihi Iman Egeh | 9 Jul 2023 |
| Minister of Internal Security | Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs | Hassan Moalim | - |
| Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education | Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir | - |
| Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development | Mohamud Abdirahman Beenebeene | - |
| Minister of Health | Ali Haji Adan | - |
| Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism | Abdifitah Qasim Mohamud | 6 May 2026 |
| Minister of Communications and Technology | Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation | Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range | Hassan Hussein Mohamed | - |
| Minister of Energy and Water Resources | Abdullahi Bidhan Warsame | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources | Dahir Shire Mohamed | - |
| Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowment | Mukhtar Robow | - |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Mohamed Bare Mohamud | - |
| Minister of Women and Human Rights Development | Khadija Al Makhzoumi | 5 Jan 2025 |
| Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Bashir Mohamed Jama | - |
| Minister of Labour and Social Affairs | Saalim Ciyow Ibrow | - |
| Minister of Ports and Marine Transport | Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Minister of Civil Aviation | Mohamed Farah Nuh | - |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry | Mahmoud Ahmed Aden Geesood | 20 Mar 2025 |
Sources: opm.gov.so (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); hiiraan.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 7 Aug 2025.
Somalia election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2026, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2026 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).