Since gaining independence in 1960, Somalia has had several presidents who have taken office to lead the country. Here is a list of Somalia's presidents along with the years they served:

 

1. Aden Abdullah Osman Daar (1960-1967): Aden Abdullah Osman Daar was the first President of Somalia after the country gained independence from Italy and Britain in 1960. He served as President until 1967.

2. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke (1967-1969): Abdirashid Ali Shermarke succeeded Aden Abdullah Osman Daar as President of Somalia in 1967. He served until his assassination in 1969.

3. Mukhtar Mohamed Hussein (1969): Mukhtar Mohamed Hussein briefly served as Acting President of Somalia following the assassination of Abdirashid Ali Shermarke in 1969.

4. Mohamed Siad Barre (1969-1991): Mohamed Siad Barre took power in a military coup in 1969 and declared himself President of Somalia. He ruled the country until he was overthrown in 1991.

5. Ali Mahdi Muhammad (1991-1997): Ali Mahdi Muhammad was one of the leaders of the United Somali Congress and declared himself President of Somalia in 1991 following the ousting of Mohamed Siad Barre. He served until 1997.

6. Abdiqasim Salad Hassan (2000-2004): Abdiqasim Salad Hassan was elected President of Somalia in 2000 and served until 2004.

7. Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (2004-2008): Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed became President of Somalia in 2004 after being elected by the Transitional Federal Parliament. He resigned in 2008.

8. Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (2009-2012): Sharif Sheikh Ahmed was elected President of Somalia in 2009 by the Transitional Federal Parliament. He served until 2012.

9. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (2012-2017): Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected President of Somalia in 2012 by the newly formed Federal Parliament. He served until 2017.

10. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (2017-present): Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, also known as Farmajo, was elected President of Somalia in 2017. He is currently serving as the President of Somalia.

11.Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (2021- still now: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected President of Somalia in 2012 by the newly formed Federal Parliament. He served until 2021

These are some of the key presidents who have taken office in Somalia since its independence, each playing a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape and future direction.