Nur Hassan Hussein

ModernPoliticianSomalia1938 — ?

Somali prime minister who promoted reconciliation.

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Quick Facts

Born

1938

Country

Somalia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)62

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)76

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score57.5

Nur Hassan Hussein — Complete Timeline

2007 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of SomaliaPolitical Action◆ Major

Nur Hassan Hussein was appointed Prime Minister of Somalia in November 2007 by President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed. He took office during a period of intense conflict between the Transitional Federal Government and insurgent groups, including Al-Shabaab.

Transitional GovernmentAppointmentConflict

Impact: national

2008 AD

Promoted Djibouti Peace ProcessPolitical Action◆ Major

Nur Hassan Hussein supported the Djibouti Peace Process in 2008, which led to a ceasefire agreement between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia. This process facilitated the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops and the formation of a unity government.

Peace ProcessReconciliationCeasefire

Impact: regionalconstructive

2009 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

Nur Hassan Hussein resigned as Prime Minister in February 2009 following a power struggle with President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed and the failure to achieve lasting peace. His resignation paved the way for a new government under President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.

ResignationPolitical CrisisTransition

Impact: nationaltragic