
Is Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed A-List?
NoD
No — Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1998D$0.01M
President of Puntland
Ahmed becomes the first President of Puntland, solidifying his regional power.
2004D$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
President of Somalia (TFG)
Ahmed becomes President of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia.
2006D$0.2M+$0.1M
TFG Control of Mogadishu
Ahmed's TFG gains control of Mogadishu with support from Ethiopian forces.
2008D$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M
Resignation as President
Ahmed resigns as President of the TFG amidst political turmoil.
2012D$1M+$0.7M
Death in Dubai
Ahmed dies in Dubai, marking the end of his involvement in Somali politics.
2026D$1M
Controversial Legacy
Ahmed remains a controversial figure in Somali history.
Last updated: February 25, 2026