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Look up Somali or somali in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Somali may refer to: Somalis, an inhabitant or ethnicity associated with Greater Somali Region
Somali
Country in East Africa
also an ancient Harari alias for the Somali people. Somalis overwhelmingly prefer the demonym Somali over Somalian, which may be viewed as incorrect since
Somalia
Cushitic language of the Horn of Africa
Somali (/səˈmɑːli, soʊ-/ sə-MAH-lee, soh-; Latin script: Af Soomaali, Wadaad: اف صومالِ, Osmanya: 𐒖𐒍 𐒈𐒝𐒑𐒛𐒐𐒘 [af soːmaːli]) is an Afroasiatic language
Somali_language
Cushitic ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa
Somalis or Somali people (/soʊˈmɑːliz, səˈmɑːliz/, sə-MAH-leez) (Somali: Soomaalida, Wadaad: صومالِدَ, Arabic: الصوماليون) are a Cushitic ethnic group
Somalis
Ongoing civil war in East Africa
The Somali Civil War (Somali: Dagaalkii Sokeeye ee Soomaaliya; Arabic: الحرب الأهلية الصومالية al-ḥarb al-’ahliyya aṣ-ṣūmāliyya) is an ongoing civil war
Somali_Civil_War
American live streamer (born 2000)
a Somali father and an Ethiopian mother. Ismael also stated that he was a former child soldier in the ongoing Somali Civil War and a former Somalian pirate;
Johnny_Somali
Hijacking of ships by Somali pirates
fishing illegally. The Somali domestic fishing sector is small and poorly developed, whereas foreign vessels have fished in Somali waters for at least seven
Piracy off the coast of Somalia
Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia
Partially recognised state in the Horn of Africa
united with the Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somalia) to form the Somali Republic. The union of the two states proved problematic early
Somaliland
The Somalia national football team (Somali: Kooxda Qaranka Soomaaliya) represents Somalia in international football and is controlled by the Somali Football
Somalia national football team
Somalia_national_football_team
Americans of Somali birth or descent
Somali Americans are Americans of Somali ancestry. The first ethnic Somalis to arrive in the United States were sailors who came in the 1920s from British
Somali_Americans
1977–1978 war between Ethiopia and Somalia over Ogaden region
The Ogaden War, also known as the Ethio-Somali War (Somali: Dagaalkii Xoraynta Soomaali Galbeed, Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ሶማሊያ ጦርነት, romanized: ye’ītiyop’iya somalīya
Ogaden_War
and the Somali Republic. It is an ethnic flag for the Somali people. The white five-pointed star represents the five regions in which the Somalis reside
Flag_of_Somalia
Regional State in Eastern Ethiopia
The Somali Region (Somali: Dawlad Deegaanka Soomaalida, Amharic: ሱማሌ ክልል, romanized: Sumalē Kilil, Arabic: المنطقة الصومالية), also known as Soomaali
Somali_Region
1969–1991 communist state in the Horn of Africa
The Somali Democratic Republic (SDR) (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiga Soomaaliyeed; Arabic: الجمهورية الصومالية الديمقراطية; Italian: Repubblica Democratica
Somali_Democratic_Republic
Clans of Somalia
Somali clans (Somali: Qabaa'ilka Soomaalida; Arabic: القبائل الصومالية, romanized: al-Qabā'il al-Sūmāliyya) are patrilineal kinship groups based on agnatic
Somali_clans
Meta-ethnic group located in Somalia
in Somalia, integrated into the Somali clan system, accepted Islam, adopted a local dialect of Somali, all while they perpetuated various non-Somali cultural
Somali_Bantus
Ongoing conflict in the Horn of Africa
Somali Civil War began in 2009 and is concentrated in southern and central Somalia, primarily between the forces of the Federal Government of Somalia
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Somali_Civil_War_(2009–present)
Somali emigrants and their descendants
Somali diaspora (Somali: Qurbajoogta Soomaaliyeed) refers to ethnic Somalis who reside in areas of the world outside of Greater Somalia. The Somali Civil
Somali_diaspora
Species of flightless bird
The Somali ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes), also known as the blue-necked ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa. It is one
Somali_ostrich
1960–1969 state in the Horn of Africa
The Somali Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Soomaalida; Italian: Repubblica Somala; Arabic: الجمهورية الصومالية aṣ-Ṣūmāl) was formed by the union of the
Somali_Republic
Breed of cat
a characteristic luscious coat. The Somali cat is often described as a long-haired Abyssinian and the first Somali cats appeared in the litters of Abyssinians
Somali_cat
Capital and the largest city of Somalia
Regional Somali Language Academy is an intergovernmental regulating body for the Somali language in the Horn region. In January 2015, President of Somalia Hassan
Mogadishu
1978–1991 clan rebellion against President Siad Barre
Other opposition groups sprang up: the United Somali Congress (USC) in the central regions and the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM) in the south. Islamist
Somali_Rebellion
National legislature of Somalia
The Federal Parliament of Somalia (Somali: Golaha Shacabka Soomaaliya; often Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya; Arabic: المجلس الإتحادي صومالي) is the
Federal_Parliament_of_Somalia
religion, it is divided into more than 500 clans and sub-clans." Somali clans (Somali: Qabaa'ilka Soomaalida; Arabic: القبائل الصومالية, romanized: al-Qabā'il
Demographics_of_Somalia
Canadians of Somali origin
Somali Canadians are Canadians of Somali origin or are dual Somali and Canadian nationality. Early Somali arrivals in Canada started in the 1970s, for
Somali_Canadians
Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia
military forces. Historically, Somali society conferred distinction upon warriors (waranle) and rewarded military acumen. All Somali males were regarded as potential
Somali_Armed_Forces
Internationally recognised government of Somalia
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS; Somali: Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, DFS; Arabic: الحكومة الفيدرالية الصومالية) is the internationally recognised
Federal_Government_of_Somalia
Subspecies of African wild ass
The Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) is a subspecies of the African wild ass. The legs of the Somali wild ass are striped, resembling those
Somali_wild_ass
Currency of Somalia
The Somali shilling (sign: Sh.So.; Somali: shilin; Arabic: شلن; Italian: scellino; ISO 4217: SOS) is the official currency of Somalia. It is subdivided
Somali_shilling
Peninsula and geopolitical region
after the Somalia government of Siad Barre sought to incorporate the predominantly Somali-inhabited Ogaden region into a Pan-Somali Greater Somalia. By September
Horn_of_Africa
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Somali Lemonade was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. The bay mare won the Grade I 2014 Diana Stakes. Somali Lemonade had multiple Grade III stakes wins
Somali_Lemonade
1992–2002 Somali politico-military faction
breakaway wing of the USC, the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM), the Somali Southern National Movement (SSNM) and Somali Democratic Movement (SDM). The
Somali_National_Alliance
Areas in East Africa in which ethnic Somalis live and have historically inhabited
unification efforts of Somali nationalists. The post-independence governments of the Somali Republic (1960–1969) and the Somali Democratic Republic (1969–1991)
Greater_Somalia
Somalia (Somali: Somaliya; aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl al-Fideraaliya)
History_of_Somalia
Territorial and political dispute
The Ethiopian–Somali conflict is a territorial and political dispute between Ethiopia, Somalia, and insurgents in the area. Originating in the 1300s, the
Ethiopian–Somali_conflict
Ethnic group
war in Somalia led to a large number of Somali immigrants, comprising the majority of the current Somali population in the UK. British Somalis are one
Somalis_in_the_United_Kingdom
Somali association football league
The Somali National League (Somali: Heerka Koowaad ee Soomaali), formerly the Somali Premier League, is the Somali professional league for men's association
Somali_First_Division
be exported from Zanzibar and were sold in large numbers to Somali customers. In Somali society, slaves were viewed as a source of wealth and a mark
Slavery_in_Somalia
2026-04-20. Staff, Somali Magazine (2025-10-01). "Somalia Set to Drill First Oil Block in Historic Economic Push - Somali Magazine". Somali Magazine - People's
Economy_of_Somalia
Speaker of the House: Abdi Hashim Abdelahi. Somali Civil War (2009–present) Constitutional crisis in Somalia Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 6 January
2026_in_Somalia
official language of Somalia is Somali and remains the most widely spoken language in the country, with Northern Standard Somali as the most widely spoken
Languages_of_Somalia
honor Somali patriarchs and forefathers evolved from ancient Somali burial customs. Such tombs, which are predominantly found in northern Somalia (the
Somali_architecture
Culinary traditions of Somalia
Somali cuisine (Somali: Cunto Soomaali) is characterized by a history of maritime trade networks, nomadic culture, and a colonial influence. The use of
Somali_cuisine
Minor tectonic plate including the east coast of Africa and the adjoining seabed
from the Somali plate forming the eastern Indian Ocean. The Somali-Indian boundary spreading ridge is known as the Carlsberg Ridge. The Somali-Australian
Somali_plate
Head of state of Somalia
president of Somalia (Somali: Madaxaweynaha Soomaaliya) is the head of state of Somalia. The president is also commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces
President_of_Somalia
2023 constitutional crisis involving FGS and FMS
a part of Somalia. 2021–2022 Somali political crisis Las Anod conflict Puntland–Somaliland dispute Somali Civil War (2009–present) Somali Civil War The
Constitutional crisis in Somalia
Constitutional_crisis_in_Somalia
culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions that were developed independently since the Proto-Somali era. The hypernym of the term Somali from a geopolitical
Culture_of_Somalia
Somali mythology covers the beliefs, myths, legends and folk tales circulating in Somali society that were passed down to new generations in a timeline
Somali_mythology
Italian territory in Africa (1889–1941)
Italian Somaliland (Italian: Somalia Italiana; Arabic: الصومال الإيطالي, romanized: Al-Sumal Al-Italiy; Somali: Dhulka Soomaalida ee Talyaaniga) comprised
Italian_Somaliland
Air warfare branch of the Somali Armed Forces
air force of Somalia. Called the Somali Aeronautical Corps (SAC) during its pre-independence period (1954–1960), it was renamed as Somali Air Force (SAF)
Somali_Air_Force
Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture
Somali_art
Flag carrier of Somalia
operations in 1991 after the start of the Somali civil war. The airline was officially relaunched by the Somali government on 28 July 2025, with an initial
Somali_Airlines
Bilateral relations
established Somali merchants as leaders in the commerce between Asia and Africa, and in the process influenced the Chinese language with the Somali language
China–Somalia_relations
Somalia-based Wahhabi militant group
involved in the ongoing Somali Civil War, controlling a non-contiguous network of primarily rural areas in Southern Somalia that some consider a quasi-state
Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)
Ethiopian military invasion and occupation in Somalia
Disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia over the Ogaden (now the Somali Region) date to Ethiopian Emperor Menelik's expansions into Somali lands during the
War_in_Somalia_(2006–2009)
Anti-colonial movement (1899–1920)
The Dervish Movement (Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Daraawiish) also known as the Dervish State was an armed resistance movement and polity headquartered in Taleh
Dervish_movement_(Somali)
Italian community in Somalia
Italian Somalis (Italian: Italo-somali) are Somali-born citizens who are fully or partially of Italian descent, whose ancestors were Italians who emigrated
Italian_Somalis
Topics referred to by the same term
Somali sheep may refer to: the Blackheaded Somali, a Somali breed of sheep the Brazilian Somali, a Brazilian breed of sheep the Somali Arab, a Somali
Somali_sheep
Nationalist and decolonialist party in Somalia
dei Giovani Somali or Lega Somala della Gioventù), initially known as the Somali Youth Club (SYC), was the first political party in Somalia. It played
Somali_Youth_League
Boundary current in the Indian Ocean
The Somali Current is a cold ocean boundary current that runs along the coast of Somalia and Oman in the Western Indian Ocean and is analogous to the Gulf
Somali_Current
This is a list of notable Somalis from Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia as well as the Somali diaspora. Ali A. Abdi – sociologist and educationist
List_of_Somalis
Political alliance in Somalia
The Somali Future Council (Somali: Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliya; SFC) is an opposition coalition against the Federal Government of Somalia. It was founded
Somali_Future_Council
Ethnic Somalis living in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Somalis refers to the Somalis from modern-day Ethiopia, particularly the Ogaden, officially the Somali Region. Their language is primarily Somali and
Somalis_in_Ethiopia
1499–1543 military encounters
Somali–Portuguese conflicts refers to the armed engagements between Portuguese forces and Somali forces, namely those of the Adal Sultanate and the cities
Somali–Portuguese_conflicts
US military intervention against extremist groups in Somalia
troops, the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and its successor, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), in their conflicts with Somali Islamist
United States intervention in Somalia
United_States_intervention_in_Somalia
(2005) p. 446. "Image of Somali Cadets at Camp TURKSOM". Kashaale. 2018. "Image of Somali Commandos training in Turkey". "Somali daily News – Meydadka Askar
List of equipment of the Somali Armed Forces
List_of_equipment_of_the_Somali_Armed_Forces
Women in Somalia form a key part of Somali society, with clearly defined and important roles in the family and structure. This includes women in Somaliland
Women_in_Somalia
competitions annually held throughout Somalia. The Somali Studies Association recognizes Somali scholars whose work concerning Somali studies stands out with the
Somali_studies
Group of Lowland East Cushitic languages of East Africa
individuals have also adopted the languages. Somali is for instance used as a second language by speakers of Girirra. Somali variations form a group of East Cushitic
Somali_languages
Topics referred to by the same term
Somali Flag may refer to: Flag of Somalia Flag of Somaliland This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Somali flag. If an internal
Somali_flag
Species of bird
"red Somali lark", "Somali bushlark" and "Somali long-billed lark". Two subspecies are recognized: C. s. somalica (Witherby, 1903) – north Somalia (includes
Somali_lark
coordinates) Piracy off the coast of Somalia has been a threat to international shipping since the beginning of the Somali Civil War in the early 1990s. Since
List of ships attacked by Somali pirates
List_of_ships_attacked_by_Somali_pirates
recognition of the Somalia-born Hussein Samatar's many civic contributions to Minneapolis. The Somali community in Minnesota is represented by Somali-run organizations
History of Somalis in Minneapolis–Saint Paul
History_of_Somalis_in_Minneapolis–Saint_Paul
Criminal organization
The Somali Outlaws are a Somali American gang. The gang originated in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The Somali Outlaws is a street gang
Somali_Outlaws
Bank in Somalia
Salaam Somali Bank, often abbreviated to SSB, is a Somali commercial bank. It is headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia. SSB is one of the largest privately
Salaam_Somali_Bank
Dominion of Egypt from 1874 to 1884
Khedivate's Somali Coast was a short-lived dominion of the Khedivate of Egypt over a few ports of the northern Somali coast. It came about when in 1874
Khedivate's_Somali_Coast
Species of bird
The Somali bunting or Somali golden-breasted bunting (Emberiza poliopleura) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya
Somali_bunting
Writing systems for the Somali language
transcribe the Somali language. Of these, the Somali Latin alphabet is the most widely used. It has been the official writing script in Somalia since the Supreme
Somali_writing_systems
Military conflict during the Somali Civil War
to as the "Somalia Syndrome". Throughout the 1980s, the Somali Rebellion escalated, eventually culminating in the full outbreak of the Somali Civil War
Battle_of_Mogadishu_(1993)
Japanese manga and anime series
upon Somali while patrolling the woods. He exhibits no emotions, but instinctively protects Somali from any potential threat. He acts like Somali's father
Somali_and_the_Forest_Spirit
Naval warfare branch of Somalia's military
The Somali Navy (Somali: Ciidamada Badda Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: القوات البحرية الصومالية, romanized: al-Quwwat al-Bahriyah as-Sumaliyah, lit. 'Somali Navy
Somali_Navy
Species of mammal
The Somali hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) is a species of mammal in the family Erinaceidae. It is endemic to Somalia. The Somali hedgehog is nocturnal. The
Somali_hedgehog
fire. However, some Somali clans more observant of mystical rites such as Madhiban are covert and secretive about their ancient Somali culture. Some of the
Religion_in_Somalia
"Guidebook to the Somali Draft Provisional Constitution". Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2012. "Somali parliament endorses
Administrative divisions of Somalia
Administrative_divisions_of_Somalia
Wind system off the east coast of Africa
off the Somali Coast is thought to be limited by the strong winds, with most instances of piracy occurring when the Somali Jet is weak. The Somali Jet is
Somali_Jet
Breed of goat
even when access to water is limited. Blackheaded Somali Zorloni, Alberto (1 August 2003). "Somali". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University. Archived
Somali_goat
Sound system of the Somali language
transcription delimiters. This article describes the phonology of the Somali language. Somali has 23 consonants which cover every place of articulation on the
Somali_phonology
Second phase of UN military intervention in Somalia
it found itself entangled in armed conflict with Somali factions, predominantly against the Somali National Alliance (SNA) led by Gen. Mohammed Farah
United Nations Operation in Somalia II
United_Nations_Operation_in_Somalia_II
Solar calendar traditionally used by Somalis
The Somali calendar, (Somali: Soomaali tiro ammin)، (سومَلي تِرو امّين) which is a moon-and-sun-based system, was used by Somali herders and farmers to
Somali_calendar
Military unit
The Somali National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Xooga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, lit. 'Somali Ground Forces') are the ground forces component of the Somali Armed
Somali_National_Army
Somali-born American model and actress (born 1955)
Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Iimaan Maxamed Cabdulmajiid; born Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid, 25 July 1955), known mononymously as Iman, is a Somali-American model
Iman_(model)
Somali literature is the literature used by the ethnic Somalis of Somalia, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Due to the Somali people's passionate
Somali_literature
Racism against Somali people
rhetoric, and targeted violence against members of the Somali diaspora. In the African continent, anti-Somali sentiment has historically manifested in neighboring
Anti-Somali_sentiment
Somali military officer, warlord, and disputed President of Somalia (1934–1996)
1984 to 1989, he was the ambassador to India for the Somali Democratic Republic. In 1989, as the Somali Rebellion against Siad Barre was escalating, Aidid
Mohamed_Farrah_Aidid
colonial era scholar and administrator stated that Somali males are nonsentimental creatures, stating: The Somali is not a sentimental creature and has not much
Sexuality_in_Somalia
Species of bird
The Somali fiscal (Lanius somalicus) is a species of bird in the family Laniidae. Other common names include the Karoli fiscal, the Somali fiscal shrike
Somali_fiscal
Hanafi school. Islam has been a part of Somali society since the 7th century. Muslims first entered modern-day Somalia in the northwestern city of Zeila during
Islam_in_Somalia
Rebel groups in the Horn of Africa
The Somali National Movement (SNM; Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Wadaniga Soomaaliyeed; Arabic: الحركة الوطنية الصومالية) was one of the first organised guerrilla
Somali_National_Movement
This is a list of Somali aristocratic and court titles that were historically used by the Somali people's various sultanates, kingdoms and empires. Also
Somali aristocratic and court titles
Somali_aristocratic_and_court_titles
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