Mohammad Ali Samatar

Prime Minister of Somalia

1 January 1931 Kismayo, Somalia

19 August 2016(2016-08-19) (85) Virginia, U.S.

1 February 1987 – 3 September 1990

Mohamed Ali Samatar (Somali: Maxamed Cali Samatar; 1 January 1931 – 19 August 2016), also known as Ali Samatar was a Somali politician and lieutenant general. A senior member of the Supreme Revolutionary Council, he also served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from 1 February 1987 to 3 September 1990.