6th vice president of somaliland
December 2024 - Present
LEADING SOMALILAND FORWARD
Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi is the Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland, a nation that has demonstrated remarkable political stability and democratic progress in the Horn of Africa despite lacking international recognition. As a key leader in Somaliland’s current administration, Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi brings decades of experience in public service, administration, and political leadership. His career reflects a strong commitment to national development, institutional reform, and peacebuilding.
Early Life and Education
Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi is affiliated with the Waddani Party, led by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro). As the party's leadership evolved and prepared for the 2024 presidential elections, Aw-Ali Abdi was selected as Waddani’s vice-presidential candidate, bringing balance, experience, and regional representation to the ticket. In the 2024 presidential election, the Waddani Party won the presidency, with Abdirahman Irro elected president and Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi as Vice President. The victory marked a significant shift in Somaliland’s political landscape and was seen as a democratic achievement by local and international observers.
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