Mohamed Abdi Hashi (Somali: Maxamed Cabdi Xaashi; 1950 – 12 July 2020), also known as Mohamed Abdi Hashi Qabobe, was a Somali politician who served as the acting President of Puntland from October 2004 to January 2005.
Early Life and Career Details about Mohamed Abdi Hashi's early life and precise birth year are not widely documented, though sources generally place his birth around the 1950s. He became involved in the nascent political structures of Puntland following its establishment in 1998.
Political Career Mohamed Abdi Hashi served as the Vice President of Puntland under President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed. He held this position from 1998, when Puntland was established as an autonomous state within Somalia, until 2004. During his tenure as Vice President, he played a key role in the administration's efforts to establish governance and stability in the region.
Acting President of Puntland In October 2004, President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was elected as the President of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. Following Yusuf Ahmed's departure to assume the federal presidency, Mohamed Abdi Hashi, as the Vice President, automatically assumed the role of acting President of Puntland. He served in this capacity until January 2005, overseeing the transition and the preparation for new presidential elections in Puntland. He was succeeded by Mohamud Muse Hersi ("Adde Muse") who was elected President of Puntland.
Later Life After his tenure as acting president, Hashi remained an influential figure in Somali politics, though he did not hold another high-profile executive position. He continued to be involved in community and political discussions related to Puntland and Somalia.
Death Mohamed Abdi Hashi passed away on 12 July 2020 in Nairobi, Kenya, at the age of approximately 70. His death was mourned by various political figures and the people of Puntland, who remembered his contributions to the region's governance and stability.