1991 in Somalia
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The following lists events that happened during 1991 in Somalia.
Incumbents[edit]
- 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[edit]
January[edit]
- 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[edit]
May[edit]
- May 18 - Somaliland withdraws from Somalia.
