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Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi

1955– · 20th century · Also known as Abdirahman Irro

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro, is a Somaliland politician and diplomat who became president of Somaliland in December 2024. A former speaker of the House of Representatives and leader of the Waddani party, he defeated the incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi in the election of November 2024, and the peaceful handover strengthened Somaliland's democratic reputation.

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
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