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H.E. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi
6th Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland, elected alongside President Irro on the Waddani platform in 2024. A leader defined by pragmatic leadership and grassroots engagement across Somaliland’s regions and diaspora communities.
Inaugurated
12 December 2024
Political party
Waddani
From
Bulhar, Somaliland
Biography
His Excellency Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi is the first Vice President elected alongside President Irro under the Waddani platform in 2024.
His career is defined by pragmatic leadership and grassroots engagement across Somaliland’s regions and diaspora communities. A former activist and coordinator among Somaliland expatriates, he is distinguished by his commitment to governance reform, social care and youth empowerment.
The Vice President is seen as a generational bridge-builder in political leadership. Known for his forward-looking engagement with the diaspora, youth networks and civil society, his leadership emphasises practical solutions and collective responsibility toward vulnerable communities.
He is fluent in Somali, Arabic and English.
At a glance
Elected
November 2024
Alongside President Irro
Languages
Somali, Arabic, English
Fluent
Party
Waddani
Elected on the Waddani platform
Career
Career timeline
- December 2024 – present6th Vice President of the Republic of SomalilandServing alongside President Irro, leading initiatives in human capital development, national integration, humanitarian affairs and youth empowerment.
- November 2024Elected Vice PresidentElected alongside President Irro under the Waddani platform; inaugurated on 12 December 2024.
- Before 2024Diaspora activist and coordinatorGrassroots engagement and coordination among Somaliland expatriates, building bridges across regions and fostering community development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Key focus areas
The Vice President leads initiatives in human capital, national integration, humanitarian affairs, diaspora engagement and youth.
01
Human Capital & Skills Development
Leading the transformation of vocational and technical education, including modernising the Burco Technical Institute.
02
National Integration
Spearheading demobilisation and reintegration programmes for militias into the national armed forces.
03
Humanitarian Leadership
Advocating for refugee welfare, disaster response and collective responsibility toward vulnerable communities.
04
Diaspora Engagement
Forward-looking engagement with expatriates, youth networks and civil society organisations.
05
Youth Empowerment
Championing opportunities for young people and next-generation leadership development.
Guiding principle
“Development with dignity” — grounded in community, unity and service.
H.E. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi · Vice President since 12 December 2024
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