When was Said Abdullahi Deni born?

Said Abdullahi Deni was born on July 1967 in Mogadishu.

What positions has Said Abdullahi Deni held?

Positions held by Said Abdullahi Deni include: President of the Puntland (since 8 January 2019); Minister of Planning, investment and Economic development (2014–2015).

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Said Abdullahi Deni

President of Puntland since 2019

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Said Abdullahi Mohamed Deni (Somali: Siciid Cabdullaahi Maxamed Deni; born 2 July 1967), also known as Said Deni, is a Somali politician who serves as the current and 6th president of Puntland, a semi-autonomous state of Somalia. He was first elected on 8 January 2019 and served as a president for 5 years. He was re-elected for a second term on 8 January 2024.

Quick facts

Born: July 1967 wd
Place of birth: Mogadishu wd
Citizenship: Somalia, Puntland wd
Occupation: politician wd

Positions held wd

President of the Puntland (since 8 January 2019)
Minister of Planning, investment and Economic development (17 January 2014 – 27 January 2015)

About

Said was born in Mogadishu, Somalia. His family hails from the (Bah-Dhulbahante) Osman Mohamoud sub of the larger Harti Majeerteen. Previously, he served as the minister of planning of Somalia, after having been appointed to the position on 17 January 2014 by the prime minister, Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed. He was also a presidential candidate in the 2017 and 2022 elections for the Somali presidency. Since 2020, he represents the Kaah political association.

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When was Said Abdullahi Deni born?: Said Abdullahi Deni was born on July 1967 in Mogadishu.
What positions has Said Abdullahi Deni held?: Positions held by Said Abdullahi Deni include: President of the Puntland (since 8 January 2019); Minister of Planning, investment and Economic development (2014–2015).

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