Federal Republic of Somalia

State · 1960–2026 CE · at its largest around 1960 CE

A Horn of Africa state formed in 1960 by the union of British Somaliland and the Italian-administered trust territory. After Siad Barre's regime collapsed in 1991, central authority broke down for many years.

On its lands while it lasted

• Somali Civil War (1991 CE): Conflict that followed the overthrow of Siad Barre in 1991, leading to state collapse, famine and decades of fighting among clans and Islamist groups.

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