People of the Republic of Somaliland both at home and in the diaspora will commemorate the 34th Anniversary of Somaliland’s Independence Restoration Day, 18 May, 2025. This
National Day marks the historic moment when Somaliland restored its sovereign independence and dissolved the failed union with Somalia in 1991.
This year’s commemoration follows the successful and peaceful joint presidential and party elections held on November 13, 2024. Over one million citizens cast their votes, electing Somaliland’s sixth President and three national political parties. Notably, Somaliland has become the first country in Africa and in the world to adopt iris biometric voting technology within the politically complex and authoritarian landscape of the Horn of Africa.
The Somaliland Community in Finland will celebrate this national milestone with a wellorganized public event at Stoa Kulttuurikeskus on 18 May 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The event is open to Finnish-Somalilanders, our friends, and invited guests.
The National Day Anniversary provides an opportunity to honor our unity, preserve our rich cultural heritage, promote our nation’s achievements and image, and reaffirm our collective identity as Somalilanders. It is a day to reflect on our progress, renew our commitment to peace, democracy, and development, and advance the cause of the Republic of Somaliland.
On this momentous occasion, we, the Somaliland Community in Finland, respectfully call upon the esteemed Government of the Republic of Finland to give due consideration to the formal recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign and equal member in the international community. Given Somaliland’s geostrategic position and its contributions to regional peace and security, recognition would be mutually beneficial for both our peoples and the broader global community as well.
“Together we achieve success”
“Gacmo Wada Jiraa, Guul Lagu Hantaa”
“Happy National Day Anniversary, 18 May 2025”