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President of Somaliland
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Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, popularly known as "Irro" or "Cirro" (born 24 April 1955), is the President of Somaliland, having defeated incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi in the November 2024 elections. A veteran diplomat and former Speaker of Parliament, he ran on a platform of "Change" and social cohesion. His victory marked a peaceful transfer of power in the self-declared republic, strengthening its case for international recognition.
Elected President of Somaliland in Nov 2024 (64% of vote)
Former Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives (2005–2017)
Veteran Diplomat (served in Moscow, Finland)
Inherited a tense geopolitical situation involving the MOU with Ethiopia and conflict in Las Anod
Must navigate the delicate quest for international recognition without destabilizing the Horn of Africa
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Founder of the Waddani Party