Somali African National Union [SEP] record label
Somali African National Union
Somali African National Union (SANU) () was an early political party in Somalia. It represented the coastal Banaadir region.
History.
The Somali African Union was established during the pre-independence period. It was originally known as the Hamar Youth Club, and had a predominantly Benadiri constituency. The party was at the time the only political ally of the larger Somali Youth League (SYL). Both parties supported a ten-year trusteeship period during which the Somali territories would be prepared
The Somali African National Union later split into several political factions. As of 2001, its acronym was the Somali National Union (SNU).
See also.
- Somali Youth League
- List of political parties in Somalia