Career
- President of Somalia (2022 to 2024)
- President of Somalia (2012 to 2017)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Somalia?
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is the Head of state of Somalia, in office since 23 May 2022.
Who was the Head of state of Somalia before Hassan Sheikh Mohamud?
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed held the office before Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
When was Hassan Sheikh Mohamud born?
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was born in 1955-11-29, in Jalalaqsi, according to Wikidata.
Where did Hassan Sheikh Mohamud study?
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud studied at Somali National University, Eastern Mennonite University, Barkatullah University, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Hassan Sheikh Mohamud belong to?
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is listed as a member of Peace and Development Party, Union for Peace and Development Party on Wikidata.
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Sources: Office of the President of Somalia (Villa Somalia) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Somalia. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/somalia/head-of-state