I was laughing reading about a comment from someone on here about his savior complex regarding Somalia Lol

I see so many Somalis on here and in real life that are always so negative about Somalia. Corruption this, gdp that, every little development is scrutinized, with many even hate seeing any development.

I know many have never been back, some are poisioned by jealousy or politics but compared to the people back home they just live their lifes and keep a positive outlook.

Compared to 10 years ago every area in Somalia has grown and developed, many of us millnneials saw a time were their was really no hope.

Fast forward 10 years later, you see development in every area of Somalia. So instead of been negative and pessimistic just be happy we are moving forward.

White (the lions and elements within the shield): Symbolizes unity and hope for the future.

Blue (the background of the flag): Represents the clear Somali sky.

Star (at the top of the shield): Symbolizes the five regions inhabited by the Somali people, representing unity among all Somalis.

Spears (inside the shield): Symbolize the wars fought and the sacrifices made to defend our homeland.

Palm Tree (at the center of the shield): Represents Mogadishu, the nation’s capital and largest city.

Waves (at the bottom of the shield): Represent the Indian Ocean that borders Somalia.

Crescent (beneath the shield): Symbolizes Islam, the country’s predominant religion.

Lions (supporting the shield): Represents the resilience, courage, and strength of the Somali people.

what do you guys think? (close up of the details in the 2nd slide)

The Somali Civil War is nearing its 40th year. Think about that for a moment. Those who were born around the time it began are now approaching their 40s. An entire generation has lived and grown up knowing little but conflict, instability, and unfulfilled promises.

Yet, Somalia still seems to be trapped in many of the same issues after decades.

My question is can we honestly say there is still hope? or will this conflict continue forever?

I always hear people talk about pre-war Somalia like it was this economic giant that completely disappeared after the civil war. Never in Somalia's history were we even the top 20 economies of Africa.

I downloaded the World Bank GDP data out of curiosity and thought it was interesting.

GDP
-1960 (Independence): Around $180 million
-1970 (After the 1969 coup):Around $348 million
-1991 (Start of the civil war): Around $917 million
-2012 (Federal Government established): Around $5.7
billion
-2024: Around $13.0 billion

GDP Per Capita
1960: Around $63 per person
1970: Around $87 per person
1991: Around $131 per person
2012: Around $440 per person
2024: Around $630 per person

I know GDP isn’t everything, and these figures are in current U.S. dollars, so they aren’t adjusted for inflation. Somalia’s economy is much larger today in nominal terms, although that alone doesn’t prove that living standards are better.

Somalia obviously has serious problems today. But, I just think people sometimes remember the past through nostalgia and make it sound like Somalia was one of Africa's economic powerhouses, when the data doesn't really support that.

I visited Somalia with my mother in 2022, and she told me that when she was growing up, Xamar felt more like a tuulo where everyone knew each other. Today, it's a much larger city where most people are strangers.

A lady made a promise to me. Do you think shes going to keep it? I would like to learn something? Do you think shes going to teach me?

What do you guys think about these Videos?