inside somalilandA Taste of Africa is my online journal intended to update my family and friends about my life as a development worker in this part of the Horn of Africa. I am in Somaliland, a country longing for an international recognition. I started blogging during the time when I was on the verge of becoming burnt out. Writing became my therapy, my outlet. When I was applying in becoming a development worker for a skills share program, I never heard of Somaliland, I searched and searched for information. Most of the articles I came across were negative information about Somalia and Somaliland. Information that seems alien to people without a good grasp of the African context I wanted to know more about the life and place called Somaliland, I found none. Thus, I decided to put my stories online. For my friends, family and for those who like me, wanted to know more


March 28, 2005
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September 08, 2004
Jitendra (India) and..


colleague Ken from Kenya

Friends and colleagues who have shared the Boodale experience.



Dr. Afke (Netherlands)


Danilo and Eugene (Philippines)


Whelma (Filipina from Tanzania)


Nick from CIIR (UK)


Aqle, SONYO leader (Somalilander) and Lincoln (American)




Somali Feast

Goat dish anyone?