Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (Somali: Shariif Sheekh Axmed, Arabic: ???? ??? ?????; born 25 July 1964) served as president of the Transitional Federal Government between 2009 and 2012.
He was the 7th President of Somalia and successfully brought the Federal Government of Somalia through transitional status following the collapse of the previous governing administration in 1991.
Under Sheikh Sharif's leadership, the Transitional Federal Government succeeded in driving out Al-Shabaab from the capital city and its surroundings, establishing security, peace and reconciliation through the difficult transitional period.
The administration of Sharif, who was Somalia's 7th President, is also credited with developing the country's Constitution and setting up key institutions such as the police, military and judiciary.