Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Somaliland (Female suffrage 1958 as part of Somalia) Independent 1968, formed a union with Somalia 1968-91, de facto independent 1991, which was confirmed by a referendum in 2001, and the county was recognized by a number of countries.

Also see Somaliland Parties

2002-03 Minister of Family Welfare and Social Development Edna Adan Ismail
2003-06 Minister of Foreign Affairs
(b. 1937-).