- Links between Wales and Somaliland date back to 1870 - when people
escaped persecution in their homeland and travelled to work in Cardiff
docks. It is now believed to be one of Wales' fastest growing ethnic communities, with about 7,000 people based mainly around Butetown.
Cardiff University research outlines how to stimulate Somaliland's economy. It is the first report of its kind that explores the factors that effect this. One of the main issues for the territory is that it is a self-declared republic and has never been internationally accepted - meaning it does not benefit from aid or foreign assistance. However,
Cardiff council became only the second UK council, after Sheffield, to
recognise its independence from neighbouring Somalia and a group of men
from the city have raised £100,000 to help people there.
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