Our Stories

Over 20 people were invited to share their experiences of Somaliland when it was under the protectorate of Britain; it’s short lived independence and reunion with Somalia and Somaliland today.

Here is a selection of those recordings divided into four themes.

Life in Somaliland
  • Amina
  • Dr Mahamud
  • Samsam
  • Sirad
Tradition and culture
  • Amina: Part 1
  • Amina: Part 2
  • Asha
  • Dr Mahamud
Somaliland's Legacy
  • Sirad
From Somaliland to Britain
  • Adan
  • Asha