The late 1980s saw the streets of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s capital, drenched in an eerie silence, punctuated by the distant rumble of artillery. The old regime of Siyad Barre, Somalia’s iron-fisted ruler, had turned its wrath on Somaliland. This was a time of siege, terror, and unyielding spirit. Hargeisa was once a bustling hub, known for … Continue reading Resilient Shadows: The Tale of Somaliland and Somalia