President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Madaxaweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliyeed | |
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Residence | Villa Somalia |
Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Aden Abdullah Osman Daar |
Formation | 1 July 1960 |
Salary | $5,000,000 annually[1] |
Website | villasomalia |
The president of Somalia (Somali: Madaxaweynaha Soomaaliya) is the head of state of Somalia. The President is also commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces. The president represents the Federal Republic of Somalia.[2]
The office of President of Somalia was created with the proclamation of the Republic of Somalia on 1 July 1960. The first president of Somalia was Aden Abdullah Osman Daar.[3]