Nearly a half-century in history: Somalia's Road to the Popular Vote
Introduction Somalia gained independence from two European colonies in 1960: Italy from the south and centeral, and the United Kingdom from the north. Because of the diverse approaches and strategies implemented by the colonies, the two parts of the country acquired different experiences and expertise. Fortunately, the protectorates of the North and South came together to form a fully republican Somali government that represents all Somalis, with the exception of the Eastern and Western territories, which the British colonial handed over to Ethiopia and Kenya, respectively. Furthermore, the first formal Somali republic government was established, led by Aden Abdulle Osman, Peace be upon him. Former Somali Youth League SYL member who had a senior position in the organization that fought for independence. Aden attracted the Somali public's attention and won the leadership of the new Somalia through a democratic process on July 1, 1960. He was successful in uniting both British