Somaliland authorities have announced a two-day mourning period, starting Sunday, November 17, and ending Monday, November 18, to honor the late former President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo.
The national mourning includes lowering the Somaliland flag to half-mast.
Silanyo, a prominent figure in Somaliland’s political history, served as its president from 2010 to 2017 and played a key role in shaping the region’s aspirations for independence and development.
His contributions to peacebuilding and governance are widely recognized, and this mourning period reflects his significant legacy.
Ex-President Silanyo passed away a couple of days ago in Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland.