H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro)

Biography

H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, is the sixth President of the Republic of Somaliland. Born in Hargeisa in 1956, he served in the diplomatic service from 1981, including as acting ambassador in Moscow, and was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2005 to 2017. He chaired the Waddani party and won the presidential election of 13 November 2024, taking office on 13 December 2024.

Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi (Cirro) waa Madaxweynihii lixaad ee Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland. Wuxuu ku dhashay Hargeysa sanadkii 1956, wuxuuna ka soo shaqeeyay adeegga diblomaasiyadda ilaa 1981, oo uu ku jiray safiir ku-meel-gaar ah Moscow. Wuxuu ahaa Guddoomiyaha Golaha Wakiillada 2005 ilaa 2017. Wuxuu hoggaaminayay xisbiga Waddani wuxuuna ku guuleystay doorashadii Madaxweynaha 13-kii Noofembar 2024, xilkana wuxuu qabtay 13-kii Diseembar 2024.