Abdiqasim Salad Hassan

ModernPoliticianSomalia1941 — ?

Somali president during transitional period.

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Quick Facts

Born

1941

Country

Somalia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score39.7

Abdiqasim Salad Hassan — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Elected President of SomaliaPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdiqasim Salad Hassan was elected president of the Transitional National Government (TNG) of Somalia in August 2000 at the Arta conference in Djibouti. He led the first attempt to rebuild a central government after the civil war.

Transitional GovernmentSomaliaPeace Process

Impact: nationalconstructive

2004 AD

Failed to Consolidate PowerPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdiqasim Salad Hassan's TNG failed to gain control over most of Somalia, facing opposition from warlords and the Islamic Courts Union. His term ended in 2004 without establishing effective governance.

Failed StateSomaliaTransition

Impact: national