List of Presidents of Puntland
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This is a list of Presidents of Puntland
, a semi-autonomous state that is de jure part of Somalia
. The President of Puntland is an executive head of state: the President functions as both head of state
and head of government
. There is no Prime Minister
.
Puntland
Puntland , officially the Puntland State of Somalia , is a region in northeastern Somalia, centered on Garowe in the Nugaal province. Its leaders declared the territory an autonomous state in 1998....
, a semi-autonomous state that is de jure part of Somalia
Somalia
Somalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
. The President of Puntland is an executive head of state: the President functions as both head of state
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
and head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
. There is no Prime Minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
.
Presidents of Puntland (1998-Present)
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)| Tenure | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 1998 to 30 June 2001 | Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is a veteran Somali politician. He is one of the founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front, as well as the Puntland State of Somalia, where he served as the autonomous region's first President... , President |
SSDF/n-p | 1st Term |
| 1 July 2001 to 14 November 2001 | Yusuf Haji Nur Yusuf Haji Nur Yusuf Haji Nur is a Somali politician. He was the acting President of Puntland from July 1, 2001 to November 14, 2001.-References:... , Acting President |
n-p | |
| 14 November 2001 to 8 May 2002 | Jama Ali Jama Jama Ali Jama Jama Ali Jama is a Somali politician, and President of Puntland from November 14, 2001 to May 8, 2002.-Biography:Jama was a former colonel in the Somali military, and was imprisoned for 11 years during the reign of Mohamed Siad Barre after having been accused of trying to overthrow the latter.He... , President |
n-p | Deposed by his predecessor Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is a veteran Somali politician. He is one of the founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front, as well as the Puntland State of Somalia, where he served as the autonomous region's first President... . |
| 8 May 2002 to October 2004 | Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is a veteran Somali politician. He is one of the founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front, as well as the Puntland State of Somalia, where he served as the autonomous region's first President... , President |
n-p | 2nd Term |
| October 2004 to 8 January 2005 | Mohamed Abdi Hashi Mohamed Abdi Hashi Mohamed Abdi Hashi is a Somali politician. He was the interim President of Puntland from October 2004 to January 8, 2005.-References:... , Interim President |
n-p | |
| 8 January 2005 to 8 January 2009 | Mohamud Muse Hersi Adde, President | n-p | |
| 8 January 2009 to Present | Abdirahman Farole, President | n-p |