The funeral of the Fourth President of Somaliland, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo, brought together the largest number of attendees ever seen at a state funeral, with people gathering from across the Horn of Africa and around the world. This turnout reflects the outstanding leadership he demonstrated during his lifetime.
Among those who participated in offering condolences were national leaders, delegations representing various countries including the UK, Ethiopia, and Djibouti traditional elders, religious scholars, intellectuals, and some of the prominent business leaders in the region, including the Chairman of Dahabshiil Group, Haji Mohamed. During the funeral, some media outlets interviewed the CEO of @Dahabshil Group, Abdirashid Duale, who expressed his condolences to the late president's wife, children, extended family, and everyone affected by the loss. He added, "May Allah grant him paradise."