Asli Hassan Abade facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Asli Hassan Abade
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Asli in the 1970s
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| Native name |
Asli Xasan Cabaade
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| Birth name | Asli Xasan Cabaade (Calanside) |
| Born | 1 January 1958 Buloburde, Trust Territory of Somaliland (present-day Somalia) |
| Allegiance |  Somali Democratic Republic |
| Service/ |
 Somali Air Force |
| Years of service | 1976–1992 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Other work | Activist |
Asli Hassan Abade is a brave and important figure from Somalia. She was a pilot in the Somali Air Force (SAF). Asli was the very first African woman to fly a plane by herself. She was also the only female pilot in the Somali Air Force.
Asli was a pilot from 1976 until 1992. This was when a difficult civil war began in Somalia. After her time in the military, she became a civil activist. In October 2009, she was living in Texas, USA.
Asli's Career and Impact
Flying for Somalia
Asli Hassan Abade made history on September 9, 1976. This was the day she flew a plane solo for the first time. She was a respected pilot in the Somali Air Force for many years.
Working for Peace
In the mid-2000s, Asli started a special peace campaign. She wanted to help end the long civil conflict in her home country, Somalia. She encouraged leaders to work together and find solutions.
Asli attended important political meetings. She always wore clothes in the colors of the Somali flag. People at these meetings respected her efforts very much.
Her work helped create the Transitional Federal Government. This was a big step towards peace in Somalia. Because of her dedication, she earned the nickname Calansida. This means "The Flag-bearer" in Somali.
Asli describes herself as a "patriot." This means she deeply loves her country. She also calls herself "a strong lady" because of her military background.
See also
In Spanish: Asli Hassan Abade para niños
- Ali Matan Hashi
