Islamic Emirate of Somalia
Islamic Emirate of Somalia Imaarada Islaamiga Soomaaliya إِمَارَةُ ٱلْصُّوْمَالُ ٱلْإِسْلَامِيَّةْ | |
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| 2008–present | |
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Flag of Al-Shabaab used in the emirate | |
The Islamic Emirate of Somalia (light grey) as of May 2025 | |
| Status | Unrecognized government |
| Capital | Jilib (since 2014) Kismayo (2008–2012) Barawe (2012–2014) |
| Official languages | Somali |
| Religion | Salafi Sunni Islam |
| Government | Islamic emirate |
| Emir | |
• 2008–2014 | Ahmed Abdi Godane |
• 2014–present | Ahmad Diri |
| History | |
• Established | 2008 |
| Currency | Somali shilling |
The Islamic Emirate of Somalia refers to the territories in Somalia under the control and governance of al-Shabaab, which had declared its territory as an Islamic emirate in 2008. It aimed at controlling and governing Somalia, although it remained unrecognized. The borders of the Islamic Emirate of Somalia underwent drastic changes throughout the Somali Civil War.