1991 in Somalia
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The following lists events that happened during 1991 in Somalia.
Incumbents[]
- President: Siad Barre (until 26 January), Ali Mahdi Muhammad (starting 26 January)
- Prime Minister: Muhammad Hawadle Madar (until 24 January), Umar Arteh Ghalib (starting 24 January)
Events[]
January[]
- January 26 - Siad Barre is overthrown, causing Somalia to enter a civil war, which would later turn into a war against Islamists.
- January 29 - Siad Barre is succeeded by Ali Mahdi Muhammad as President of Somalia.
February[]
May[]
- May 18 - Somaliland withdraws from Somalia.
References[]
Categories:
- 1991 in Somalia
- 1990s in Somalia
- Years of the 20th century in Somalia
- 1991 by country
- 1991 in Africa