Jerusalem’s forgotten African community has been a pillar of Palestinian resistance. Mahmoud Jiddah, born nine days before the Nakbah, tells his story
Today, 76 years after the formation of the Somali Youth League on May 15 1943, is a day to remember our fallen heroes who lost their lives in the course of freedom from colonial rule. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten as they have not died in vain. But also, it is an opportune time to revisit the leadership role played by the youth in the independence of our country, Somalia, and the forgotten promise of youth empowerment.
He said: “We held the promise that our continent could liberate itself from the shackles of colonial rule and achieve the social and economic development for which its people had desired for long.” Many of the hopes of independence have been disappointed over the succeeding decades. African cultures played a big role in this. Our societies are respectful of age, and our leaders have exploited the symbols of fatherhood, wisdom and experience to the full. In Somali culture there is an old saying that “a person year older than you is wiser than you”. Leaders were often keen to cite that old saying and the tradition of obedience to one’s elders.
Young people in Somalia, however, have proven their ability to surmount impossible obstacles. This gave them an impressive resilience and self-confidence, including a readiness to assess the situation at hand and to start anew where and when is needed.
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