President of Somalia
| President of the Federal Republic of Somalia | |
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| Madaxaweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliyeed | |
Presidential Seal | |
since 23 May 2022 | |
| Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Type | |
| Abbreviation | POTFROS, POS |
| Member of | National security council National Economic Council |
| Residence | Villa Somalia |
| Seat | Mogadishu |
| Appointer | Federal Parliament of Somalia |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Somalia (2012) |
| Formation | 1 July 1960 |
| First holder | Aden Abdullah Osman Daar |
| Salary | $250,000 annually (2023) |
| Website | villasomalia |
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Member State of the Arab League |
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| Somalia portal |
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. 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 was Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, and the 10th office is currently held by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.