hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 512: The Past Has An Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami and guest Ahmed Jama P1 on hmTv
Ep 512
The Past Has an Afterlife with Gilad Avrahami | Guest: Ahmed Jama (Part 1)
In this powerful episode of The Past Has an Afterlife on hmTv, host Gilad Avrahami welcomes Ahmed Jama, a humanitarian worker, researcher, and storyteller from Somaliland, for a deeply illuminating conversation about history, identity, and resilience.
Ahmed takes listeners beyond headlines and misconceptions to uncover the rich and complex story of Somaliland. From its deeply rooted traditions of community dialogue and governance to its brief independence in 1960, the episode explores how colonial divisions, political decisions, and broken agreements shaped the region’s trajectory.
The conversation also confronts the devastating violence of the 1980s, when state-sponsored attacks led to widespread destruction and loss of life, ultimately setting the stage for Somaliland’s declaration of independence in 1991.
Through it all, Ahmed reframes the narrative, offering a story not only of conflict, but of perseverance, rebuilding, and hope.
This is Part 1 of a compelling two-part series that challenges assumptions and reveals a lesser-known chapter of global history—one that continues to unfold today.