Why is Somalia in the Arab League?

The League's main goal is "to draw closer the relations between member States and co-ordinate their political activities with the aim of realizing a close collaboration between them, to safeguard their independence and sovereignty". read more

Somalia is part of the Arab League because its culture and language is very similar with the Arab nations. Arabic is one of its two official languages, most Somalis practice Sunni Islam, and its proximity to other Arab nations. read more

But the Arab League as an entity has had almost no involvement and has done very little to 'safeguard [Somalia's] independence and sovereignty" All the countries in the world prefer to join some group of countries to make a trade block. read more

1. Somalis are culturally Arab 2. Our language (Soomaali) consists 40 % Arabic 3. Our close proximate, and ancient relationship with Yemen (THE Arabs) 4. 2 of the five great Somali clans trace their ancestors to Yemen. 5. And lastly, our political agendas are unity of Arabs & muslims. 6. Our second official language is Arabic By the way, just a fyi. read more