Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was a Somali politician and former colonel in the Somali National Army. He was one of the founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front,as well as the Puntland state of Somalia,the latter of which he served as the first president. In 2004,Ahmed also helped establish the Transitional Federal Government,which he led as President of Somalia from 2004 until 2008.
The Darod is a Somali clan. The forefather of this clan is Sheikh Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti,more commonly known as Darod. The clan primarily settles the apex of the Horn of Africa and its peripheries,the Somali hinterlands adjacent to Oromia (Ogaden),and both sides of the Kenya–Somalia border. The Darod clan is the largest Somali clan family in the Horn of Africa.
The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was internationally recognized as a provisional government of the Somalia from 14 October 2004 until 20 August 2012,when its tenure officially ended and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) was inaugurated.
Ali Khalif Galaydh was a Somali politician. He was the Prime Minister of the transitional Somalia administration from 8 October 2000 to 28 October 2001. Galaydh had extensive experience in public policy,diplomacy,public administration,and business. He taught these subjects at public universities in the United States. Additionally,Galaydh was the president of the Khaatumo state. In 2017,he signed an agreement with the Somaliland government which stipulated the amendment of Somaliland's constitution,this would’ve promoted peace and stability throughout the regions of Sool,sanaag and cayn.
Following the civil war and the ensuing societal chaos,some factions managed to exert a degree of authority over certain regions of Somalia where they maintained broad,clan-based support. This allowed these factions to establish working administrations and eventually coherent states,and restored order to their regions. This occurred first in Puntland,Southwestern Somalia,Galmudug,Jubaland and finally Banadir.
The transitional federal government (TFG) was the government of Somalia between 2004 and 2012. Established 2004 in Djibouti through various international conferences,it was an attempt to restore national institutions to the country after the 1991 collapse of the Siad Barre government and the ensuing Somali Civil War.
Over the course of the Somali Civil War,there have been many revolutionary movements and militia groups run by competing rebel leaders which have held de facto control over vast areas within Somalia.
The Hawadle are a Somali clan who trace descent to Meyle,one of the sons of Irir Samaale. The Hawadle,as well as many other Somali clans stem from Samaale.
Ali Mohamed Osoble was a prominent Somali politician and Member of Parliament in the civilian government. He was the vice-president of the SNM until its Congress in Harrar Ethiopia on 2 February 1987.
The Hiraab clan,is a prominent Somali clan belonging to the larger Hawiye clan. Renowned for its influential role,the Hiraab clan has produced numerous significant leaders within Somalia,including six presidents,the first president and prime minister of Somalia,and various other prominent figures. The clan's historical contributions include pioneering military leadership roles,and establishing a foundational influence in Somalia.
Garad Jama Garad Ali is the 21st supreme traditional clan Sultan (Garaad) of the Dhulbahante. He has significant influence in Somalia's current politics,particularly in North Somalia.
Abdisamad Ali Shire was a Somali politician and military officer who served as the Vice President of Puntland fom January 8,2009,to January 8,2014.
Abdihakim Abdullahi Haji Omar,also known as Abdihakin Abdullahi Omar Amey,is a Somali politician. Former Vice President of Puntland.
Said Abdullahi Deni (Somali:Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni,Arabic:سعيدعبداللهدني;born 1966 or 1967,also known as Said Deni,is the current president of Puntland. He was first elected in January 8,2019. Five years later February 8,2024 he was reelected
Saado Ali Warsame was a Somali-American singer-songwriter and politician. She served as a lawmaker in the Federal Parliament of Somalia representing Puntland State of Somalia. A prominent figure in traditional Somali music,her art and legislative work were centered on political and social justice. On July 23,2014,she was shot to death by Islamists in Mogadishu.
Abdullahi Mohamed Ali "Sanbalolshe" is a Somali politician. He subsequently briefly served as the director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency in 2014,In April 2017,Ali was reappointed as the director of NISA. 7 months later he was fired by Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo.
Hirshabelle,officially Hirshabelle State of Somalia,is a Federal Member State in south-central Somalia. It is bordered by Galmudug state of Somalia to the north,South West State of Somalia and Banadir region to the south,Ethiopia to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. Jowhar is the capital state.
Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe) (Somali:Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen Guudlaawe,born 1974) is Somali politician who has served as the President of Hirshabelle from 12 November 2020.
Kaah Political Association is the ruling political party in Puntland.
