State of Somaliland

The arrangement would allow local politicians to gain more political experience in running the protectorate before official independence.

The legislative councils of both territories agreed to this proposal following a joint conference in Mogadishu.

Widespread dissatisfaction spread among the north's population,[14] and British-trained officers attempted a revolt to end the union in December 1961.

[15] During its existence, Somaliland received international recognition from 35 countries,[16] that included China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Israel, Libya and the Soviet Union.

[5] The constitution established three branches of government following the Westminster system:[25] Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal was the first and only holder of the office.

[30][31] However, unlike the former State of Somaliland, it has not gained widespread diplomatic recognition as a country, instead being treated as an autonomous region within Somalia.

Agreements and Exchanges of Letters between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Somaliland in connexion with the Attainment of Independence by Somaliland [ 8 ]
Somaliland flying the Somali Flag at the Independence ceremony on 26 June 1960. The then Prime Minister of the State of Somaliland Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal salutes the flag.
The Somaliland Protectorate Constitutional Conference, London , May 1960 in which it was decide that 26 June be the day of Independence, and so signed on 12 May 1960. Somaliland Delegation: Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal, Ahmed Haji Dualeh, Ali Garad Jama& Haji Ibrahim Nur. From the Colonial Office: Ian Macleod , D. B. Hall , H. C. F. Wilks (Secretary)
Members of the Legislative Assembly elected in February 1960