somalia independence day Stories

Somalia at 65: What’s needed to address its dismal social development indicators
The Conversation  |  Jul 07, 2025

The Somali state collapsed as a cohesive national entity in 1991. The military government that had been in power since 1969 was overthrown by armed op...

Somalia Independence Day celebrations banned in Eastleigh over security fears
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

Every year, on the night of June 30, thousands of residents gather in the streets of Eastleigh to commemorate the unification of British Somaliland an...

Thousands gather to commemorate Somalia's Independence Day in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 01, 2024

Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim congratulated all Somali citizens and further expressed gratitude to the Kenyan government for enabling the celebration.

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