List of prime ministers of Somalia

The prime minister of Somalia () is the head of government of Somalia. There have been 22 official prime ministers since the office was created in 1956. The first prime minister was Abdullahi Issa, who served prior to independence in the Trust Territory of Somaliland. The current prime minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia is Hamza Abdi Barre, approved by the House of the People on 25 June 2022.

List of officeholders Portrait Name Term of office Political party Election Took office Left office Time in office • Trust Territory of Somaliland (1956–1960) • • Somali Republic (1960–1969) • • Somali Democratic Republic (1969–1991) • Post Abolished (21 October 1969 – 1 February 1987) • Interim Government of Somalia (1991–1997) • Vacant (May 1993 – 8 October 2000) • Transitional National Government of Somalia (2000–2004) • • Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (2004–2012) • • Federal Republic of Somalia (2012–present) • Somali prime ministers are given a new number even when they are reappointed. For example, former prime minister Omar Sharmarke wrote on his Twitter page, "13th and 18th Prime Minister of Somalia."Omar Sharmarke Official Twitter The seat had long been vacant since Umar Ghalib stepped down as prime minister, but Ali Khalif Galaydh became the eighth in August 2000. The acting prime minister is not numbered. For example, Osman Jama Ali was acting prime minister between Ali Khalif Galaydh, the eighth, and Hassan Abshir Farah, the ninth, he didn't get a number. In June 2022, Hamza Abdi Barre succeeded the 20thSoomaaliya oo yeelatay raiisul wasaare cusub, Sep. 17, 2020, Garowe Online Mohamed Hussein Roble as the 21st Prime Minister.

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List of prime ministers of Somalia

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