President of Somalia
The president of Somalia (Somali: Madaxaweynaha Soomaaliya) is the head of state of Somalia. The president is also commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces. The president represents the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the unity of the Somali nation, as well as ensuring the implementation of the Constitution of Somalia and the organised and harmonious functioning of the organs of state.[3] The office of President of Somalia was established with the proclamation of the Republic of Somalia on 1 July 1960. The first president of Somalia was Aden Abdullah Osman Daar.
| President of the Federal Republic of Somalia | |
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| Madaxaweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliyeed | |
 Presidential Seal | |
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| Executive branch of the Somali Government | |
| Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
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| Abbreviation | POTFROS, POS |
| Residence | Villa Somalia |
| Seat | Mogadishu |
| Appointer | Federal Parliament of Somalia |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Somalia |
| Formation | 1 July 1960 |
| First holder | Aden Abdullah Osman Daar |
| Salary | $120,000 annually[2] |
| Website | villasomalia |
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 Somalia portal |