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Elections in Somalia
federal republic
Elections in Somalia: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Hassan Sheikh Mohamud; the system of government is federal republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud live
Head of state - Union for Peace and Development Party
In office since
15 May 2022
Party
Union for Peace and Development Party
Head of government
Mohamed Hussein Roble
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
federal republic
Capital
Mogadishu
Population
11 031 386
Country facts
Legislature
Federal Parliament of Somalia
Established
1960
Currency
Somali shilling
Official language
Somali
Capital
Mogadishu
Region
Africa
Area
637,657 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2022 - Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Somalia?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Somalia?
The head of state is Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Union for Peace and Development Party).
When was the last election in Somalia?
The most recent was the Somali presidential election on 15 May 2022.
What type of government does Somalia have?
Somalia is a federal republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.