Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo

Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo was elected President of Somalia by the Federal Parliament in a contested election. His victory was seen as a shift away from the previous administration, with promises of reform, anti-corruption measures, and improved security.

President Farmaajo oversaw the normalization of diplomatic relations with Kenya after a period of tension over maritime border disputes. The rapprochement included the reopening of embassies and renewed cooperation on security and trade.

President Farmaajo's term ended without a successful re-election, leading to a political crisis. After months of delays and disputes, he lost the presidential election to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in May 2022, marking a peaceful transfer of power.