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Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed

Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was a prominent Somali politician and military leader, known for his efforts to unify and stabilize Somalia. He served as the President of Somalia from 2004 to 2008, leading efforts to establish a central government amid ongoing conflict. Prior to his presidency, he was a key figure in Somali politics and military movements. Yusuf was also a founding member of the Somali Revolutionary Council and the Somali Union of Resistance. His leadership aimed to restore peace and governance in Somalia, though his tenure was marked by ongoing challenges due to ongoing conflict and regional tensions.