President of Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Since May 2022)

Current President (2024): Hassan Sheikh Mohamud – elected May 15, 2022, inaugurated May 23, 2022.

Predecessor: Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ("Farmajo") – served 2017–2022. Lost parliamentary vote to Mohamud.

Context

• Indirect election: 275 MPs + 54 senators (clan-based) vote.
• Mohamud also served 2012–2017 (first term).
• Challenges: Al-Shabaab, drought/famine, clan tensions, constitutional review, debt relief, ATMIS transition.

Always verify via Villa Somalia (presidency.gov.so) or UN/AFP for latest.