Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

ModernPoliticianSomalia1964 — ?

Former ICU leader who became Somali president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1964

Country

Somalia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score48.1

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed — Complete Timeline

2006 AD

Led Islamic Courts UnionPolitical Action◆ Major

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed served as chairman of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) which took control of Mogadishu and much of southern Somalia in 2006. The ICU brought temporary stability but was overthrown by Ethiopian forces later that year.

Islamic Courts UnionSomaliaConflict

Impact: regional

2009 AD

Elected President of SomaliaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed was elected president of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia in January 2009. He led the government during a period of intense fighting with Al-Shabaab insurgents.

Transitional GovernmentSomaliaAl-Shabaab

Impact: nationalconstructive

2011 AD

Signed Kampala AccordPolitical Action◆ Major

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed signed the Kampala Accord in June 2011, extending his term as president by one year. The agreement was controversial and led to political instability within the TFG.

Political AgreementSomaliaTransition

Impact: national