Shinbir Majabe Posted November 19, 2011 An aerial view of Mogadishu from a 1950s Somali Airlines postcard (the airline ceased operations in 1991). The cathedral is pictured in the center. Over the years, the cathedral was looted and set afire. But Somalis displaced by conflict now call the ruins of the once great church home. Its doors remain unlocked for squatters who seek shelter inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinbir Majabe Posted November 19, 2011 A scenic view of a quiet Mogadishu street paints a surreal view of life in 1950's Italian-controlled Somalia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinbir Majabe Posted November 19, 2011 In 1960, British and Italian Somaliland were joined, and Somalia officially gained its independence after centuries of foreign rule. The first elections were held in 1964, with the SYL winning an absolute majority. Somali politics began to flourish, with women taking an active role. Taken from an Associated Press article published in 1966, the photo above shows a pristine main street in Mogadishu. The caption describes Somalia as "perhaps the most democratic country on the dark continent." A free and fair election has not taken place in Somalia since the 1960s. Four decades later, the country is riveted by despair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluelicious Posted November 19, 2011 Wow Mogadishu looked beautiful back then amazing pictures keep them coming. I get to learn some history about Mogadishu and Somalia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayidSomal Posted November 19, 2011 @'dark continent' - whatever next! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showqi Posted November 19, 2011 what a beautiful historical pictures of Xamar Cadeey. Thanks Gaacuur Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
