List of presidents of Somaliland


This is a list of presidents of the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia. The Republic of Somaliland regards itself as the successor state to British Somaliland, which was independent for a few days in 1960 as the State of Somaliland. The President of the Republic of Somaliland is an executive head of state, also functioning as the head of government. There is no prime minister.

List of officeholders

Latest election

On 21 November 2017 the NEC anounoced that Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye party polled 55.1% of votes to emerge winner. His closest contender was Abdirahman Irro of the Waddani party who polled 40.7% with Faysal Ali Warabe finishing last with 4.2% of votes.