The first prime minister was Abdullahi Issa, who served prior to independence in the Trust Territory of Somaliland.

The current prime minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia is Hamza Abdi Barre,[1] approved by the House of the People on 25 June 2022.

"[3] The seat had long been vacant since Umar Ghalib stepped down as prime minister, but Ali Khalif Galaydh became the eighth in August 2000.

For example, Osman Jama Ali was acting prime minister between Ali Khalif Galaydh, the eighth, and Hassan Abshir Farah, the ninth,[4] he didn't get a number.

In June 2022, Hamza Abdi Barre succeeded the 20th[5] Mohamed Hussein Roble as the 21st Prime Minister.