By Goth Mohamed Goth
The Somaliland community residing in Belgium 
celebrated the 34th anniversary of the restoration of sovereignty of the Republic of Somaliland in a grand ceremony on the evening of Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The historic commemoration, held in the city of Antwerp, was attended by members of the community’s committee, numerous representatives from various sectors of the community, as well as delegates from the Somaliland communities in Luxembourg 
, Germany 
, and the Netherlands 
.
Speaking at the event were the Chairman of the Somaliland Community in Belgium & Luxembourg, Omar Jama Warsame, other committee members and community elders, as well as Somaliland’s Representative to the European Union, Brigadier General Kaysar Abdullahi Mohamed, who joined the celebration via telephone while on an official trip abroad. All the officials and speakers emphasized the historic significance of this day for the Somaliland nation, as well as the vital role unity and solidarity play in the progress and aspirations of the Republic of Somaliland.
As part of the commemoration program, the Community Committee honored six outstanding individuals, mostly women, with certificates of recognition in appreciation of their significant contributions to organizing this national celebration and the overall activities of the community.
Somaliland diaspora communities across the world are celebrating the May 18 anniversary in numerous countries.
“Unity is the Key to Our Success.”
“Together we achieve success.”
