Dr Abdurahman Abdullahi (Baadiyow)

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Perusing Somali Tariikh mainly in English and Dr Abdurahman Abdullahi Baadiyow is one of the most referenced and well-researched historians within this sphere. I see he was up for election in 2012 and set up Somali National Unity Party (Xisbiga midnimo-qaran). Anyone have any more information on him, seems an interesting figure. I'm more aware and well acquainted with the works of Dr. Issa-Salwe, who is a remarkable historian.

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He has some interesting and thought provoking political innovations, here he is in an interview talking about his vision that transcends clan-sharing (what he refers to as the second wave of political evolution post-1991):

"Dr. Baadiyow: The formation of The Forum for Unity and Democracy (FUD) should be understood as a positive political development in Somalia. FUD represents a third wave of political evolution since the collapse of the state in 1991. The first one being the decade of warlords (1991-2000), the second being the era of clan power sharing ( 2000-2012), and third is expected to be citizen-centered era. This last stage is what FUD represents and advocates through conducting free and fair elections in 2016. Of course, FUD is in its early stage of leadership formation and public mobilization. It aims to furnish a traditional Somali style of dialogue, a dialogue under the tree of dialogue known as “shir,” in which Somalis can participate to shape the future of their country."