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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
language and 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
Somali clan family
Dir (Somali: Dir) is one of the largest and most prominent Somali clans in the Horn of Africa. They are also considered to be the oldest Somali stock
Dir_(clan)
Somali clan family
(Maay: Reewin, Somali: Raxanweyn, Arabic: رحنوين), also known as the Digil and Mirifle (Somali: Digil iyo Mirifle) is a major Somali clan. It is one of
Rahanweyn
Somali clan family
The Isaaq (Somali: Reer Sheekh Isxaaq) is a major Somali clan. It is one of the largest Somali clan families in the Horn of Africa, with a large and densely
Isaaq
Somali clan
The Warsangali (Somali: Warsangeli, Arabic: ورسنجلي), alternatively the Mohamoud Harti, are a major Somali sub clan, part of the larger Harti branch,
Warsangali
Cousin of Muhammad and brother of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Most notably, the great majority of Somali clans trace their ancestry to Aqil ibn Abi Talib. The northern Darod clan trace their descent from Aqil directly
Aqil_ibn_Abi_Talib
Somali sub-clan
(Somali: Cismaan Maxamuud; Arabic: عثمان محمود) is a Somali sub-clan of the Majeerteen clan. It forms part of the Harti branch of the main Darod clan.
Osman_Mohamoud_(clan)
Legendary forefather of Somali clans
Samale (Somali: Samaale) is traditionally considered to be the common forefather of several major Somali clans and their respective sub-clans. His name
Samaale
Somali sub-clan of the Hawiye
sub-clan of the Hawiye and the larger Gugundhabe Hawiye clan. It is one of the major Somali clans and has produced many prominent historical Somali figures
Murule
Somali sub clan of the Hawiye
Maxamuud Hiraab (Arabic: محمود هراب), is a Somali sub-clan of the larger Hawiye clan-family. Like most Somali clans, the Duduble trace their lineage back to
Duduble
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
Organized violence in the Somali Civil War
Clan cleansing was the organized campaigns of violence in the Somali Civil War in which civilians were systematically targeted, killed, raped, humiliated
Clan_cleansing_in_Somalia
Hashemite forefather of the Isaaq clan
Sheikh Isaaq (Somali: Sheekh Isxaaq) is a semi-legendary figure who plays a prominent role in the oral traditions of the Somali Isaaq clan-family. According
Ishaaq_bin_Ahmed
Partially recognised state in the Horn of Africa
clans include: Jibraahil, Akisho, and others. The clan groupings of the Somali people are important social units, and have a central role in Somali culture
Somaliland
the Somali peninsula, with both Ethiopian and southern Arabian strains present in the region. While there is limited evidence of any Somali clans embracing
History of the Jews in Somalia
History_of_the_Jews_in_Somalia
Somali sub-clan of Majeerteen, Harti, Darod
The Bicidyahan (Somali: Reer Bicidyahan, Arabic: بعديهن) are Somali sub-clan part of the larger Majeerteen branch of Darod clans. Bicidyahan is the nickname
Bicidyahan
Areas in East Africa in which ethnic Somalis live and have historically inhabited
Djibouti. Somali-inhabited areas in the Northern Frontier District and the Ogaden region remained under foreign rule. During this time, Somali clans faced
Greater_Somalia
Somali clan family
The Darod (Somali: Daarood) is a Somali clan. The semi-legendary forefather of this clan is Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti, more commonly known as
Darod
Somali clan family
Mohammed Gorgaarte, are a prominent Somali sub-clan of the Gorgaarte, which belongs to the Hawiye conglomerate of clans. They are scattered throughout the
Madhiban
Cushitic ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa
Somalis or Somali people, are a Cushitic ethnic group and nation native to the Somali Peninsula. The Somali language is the shared mother tongue of ethnic
Somalis
Subclan of the Hawiye and the even larger Samaale clan
Habar Gidir are one of the largest Somali clan families and inhabit a vast portion of the Somali nation, and Somali peninsula at large. The Habar gidir
Habar_Gidir
Somali clan
Ibrahim Liqliiqato, Prominent Somali politician, diplomat, and Major General from Kismayo lower Jubba region. He was a Somali ambassador to the Soviet Union
Sheekhaal
Somali clan
The Jidwaq (Somali: Jidwaaq, Arabic: جيدواق) is a major subclan, part of one of the largest Somali clans families, the Absame Darod. Jidwaq are well known
Jidwaq_(clan)
Northern Somali clan
spelled Esa, or Aysa) (Somali: Ciise, Arabic: عيسى) is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family. As a Dir sub-clan, the Issa have immediate
Issa_(clan)
Somali sub-clan of Darod
divides into the prominent Mumin Aden clans of the Mudug Region and the Somali Region of Ethiopia, and Hassan Idiris Clan of the Nugaal, Sool and Bari regions
Leelkase
Somali Darod Clan
The Marehan (Somali: Mareexaan, Arabic: مريحان) is a Somali clan, which is part of one of the largest Somali clan families, the Darod. Between the 17th
Marehan
Major Somali clan
The Gaalje'el (Somali: Gaaljecel), (Italian: Galgial), (Arabic: الگلجعل) or Habar Tigaalle is one of the largest Somali clans. Its origins trace back to
Gaalje'el
Ethnic group
Ayr (Somali: Cayr or Ceyr) is a Somali clan that is part of the larger Habar Gidir Hawiye clan. The Ayr clan is the eldest Habargidir sub-clan and is
Ayr_(clan)
Somali Hawiye clan
Badi Ado) is a Somali Hawiye clan. Sometimes called Beesha Baadacade, the clan is a sub-tribe of the Gungundhabe Hawiye branch of the Somalis tribe Baadicadde
Badi_Ade
Somali clan
larger group of Somali clans living in the southern parts of the country called the Benadiri, they fall outside of the traditional Somali clan structures and
Asharaf
Somali clan family
The Hawiye (Somali: Hawiye; Arabic: بنو هوية) are one of the principal and largest of the Somali clans, tracing their lineage back to Sheikh Ahmed Bin
Hawiye
Somali clan
The Dhulbahante, (Somali: Dhulbahante, Arabic: الدلبهانتة) are a Somali sub-clan, part of the Harti branch of the larger Darod clan. They primarily reside
Dhulbahante
Subclan of the Hawiye
The Hiraab clan (Somali: Hiraab, Arabic: هراب), is a prominent Somali clan belonging to the larger Hawiye clan. Renowned for its influential role, the
Hiraab
Somali clan
The Ogaden (Somali: Ogaadeen, Arabic: أوغادين) is one of the major Somali clans in the Horn of Africa. Members of the Ogaden clan primarily live in the
Ogaden_(clan)
Ethnic group
Surre (Somali: Surre, Arabic: سري), is a Somali clan, a sub clan of the major Somali Dir clan, The Surre inhabit in central and southern Somalia. And also
Surre_(clan)
Sub-clan of the Somali Darod clan
Dishishe (Somali: Dishiishe, Arabic دشيشى) also spelled Dashiishe, a prominent Somali clan within the Darod Harti lineage. They are a sub-clan of the Ahmed
Dishishe
Legendary ancestor of the Somali Darod clan
descendance, like similar claims of Arab descent made by other clans and which are typical for Somali clan genealogy, is historically untenable. Authors such as
Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti
Abdirahman_bin_Isma'il_al-Jabarti
Northern Somali clan
Jaarso, Giarso or Jarso (Somali: Jaarso, Oromo: Jaarsoo, Arabic: جارسو) is a major northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family They largely
Jaarso
Caste group of Somali people
language (a dialect of Somali) they keep secret from the ruling Somali clans. Although Muslims and ethnically similar to other Somalis, the Yibir caste has
Yibir
Somali clan
The Bimaal or Bimal, (Somali: Biimaal; Arabic:بيمال) are a sub-clan of the major Dir clan family. This clan is widely known for leading a resistance against
Bimaal
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
Somali clan
(Somali: Majeerteen, Arabic: ماجرتين; also spelled Majerteen, Macherten, Majertain, or Mijurtin) alternately known as Mohammed Harti, is a Somali sub-clan
Majeerteen
Historic name of Somali Region in Ethiopia
are several Somali clans as 'Ogadenia' following the name of a single clan would have been divisive. Finally, the region was named the Somali region. The
Ogaden
Somali clan
(also Gurreh, Karre, Binukaaf, Somali: Reer Garre, Arabic: بنو كاف, romanized: Banī kāf) are a prominent Somali clan that traces its lineage back to
Garre
Somali subclan
historical texts) are a Somali subclan. They are part of the Gorgaarte subclan of the Hawiye clan, which is one of the major clans of the Somali people. The Silcis
Silcis
between the various southern Somali clans, and the Oromo people in the regions that are now the State of Jubaland, in Somalia, and the Northern Frontier
Reconquest_of_Jubaland
سبتي ) are a Somali clan belonging to the larger Murusade clan, which itself belongs to the larger Karanle branch of the Hawiye clan. The clan is reputed
Sabti
Taleh-based polity (1895–1920)
sought out the competing Somali clans as coalition partners against the Dervish movement. The British provided these clans with firearms and supplies
Dervish_movement_(Somali)
Somali clan
Isma'il al-Jabarti ) is a Somali clan which is part of the Dhulbahante clan-family, a sub-division of the larger Harti/Darod clan. The Farah Garad are divided
Farah_Garad
Somali clan
The Bartire (Somali: Bartirre, Arabic: بارتري), (or Barre Jidwaaq Absame) are a Somali sub clan, part of the Jidwaq of the major Absame branch, which whom
Bartire
Somali clan
one of the major Somali clans belonging to the larger Hawiye clan-family of the Somali people. The Degodia live in present-day Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia
Degoodi
Northern Somali clan
or Gurgura (Somali: Gurgure, Arabic: غُرْغُرَا Gorgorah) is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family. As a Dir sub-clan, the Gurgura
Gurgura
Ethnic group
The Muhdi (Somali: Muhdi, Arabic: ﻣﻬﺪﻱ), is a Somali sub-clan. It forms a part of the Dishiishe Harti confederation of Darod clans, and primarily inhabit
Muhdi
Somali clan
The Habr Maqdi (Arabic: هبرمقدي) was a historical Somali confederation that composed of multiple clans such as the Bartire and Yabarre who are considered
Maqdi
Sub-clan of the Somali Darod clan
(Somali: Harti) is a Somali clan that traces its lineage back to Saleh Abdi Harti. They are a sub-clan of the larger Darod clan. Notable sub-clans within
Harti
Country in East Africa
independent Somali Republic under a civilian government. Siad Barre of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC) seized power in 1969 and established the Somali Democratic
Somalia
Somali clan
Arap (Somali: Arab) is a major northern Somali clan of the wider Isaaq clan family. The Arap predominantly live on the middle and southwest side of Hargeisa
Arap
Somali clan family
clan (Somali: Reer Sheekh Muuse) is a Somali clan. Group members live in Somaliland, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Yemen. Muse was the father of the clan.
Muse_(clan)
Subclan of the Hawiye
Udejeen (Somali: Ujeejeen, Arabic: اجيجين) is a sub-clan of the Mudulood Hawiye and a larger Samaale clan. It is one of the major Somali clans, and has
Udejeen
Territorial and political dispute
Somali territory to the Ethiopian Emperor Menelik in exchange for his help against raids by Somali clans. Britain included a clause that the Somali residents
Ethiopian–Somali_conflict
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
Somali clan
The Ajuran (Somali: Ajuuraan, Beesha Ajuuraan, Moorshe, Arabic: أجوران) is a Somali clan, part of the Hawiye clan family. The clan is historically associated
Ajuran_(clan)
Somali Sub Clan
Mahamoud (Somali: Cumar Maxamuud, Arabic: عمر محمود) is a Somali sub-clan, part of the Mohamoud Saleeban, itself a sub-clan of the Majeerteen sub-clan of the
Omar_Mohamoud
Somali clan
The Hawadle (Somali: Xawaadle, Arabic: حوادله, Italian: Auadleh) are a Somali clan who trace descent to Meyle, one of the sons of Irir Samaale. The Hawadle
Hawadle
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
Somali clan family
The Murusade (Somali: Murursade, Mursal; Arabic: مرسذه ,مرسل), commonly referred to as Mursal, are a Somali sub-clan belonging to the Karanle branch of
Murusade
Somali clan
The Aulihan (Somali: Cawlyahan) (Arabic: عوليهان) are a Somali clan, a division of the largest Somali clan Ogaden clan, living on both sides of the Kenya
Aulihan
Ethnic group
The Akisho (Somali: Akiisho, Arabic: أكيشو) is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family. As a Dir sub-clan, the Akisho also known
Akisho
Somali clan
(Somali: Geri Koombe, Arabic: جرئ كومبي ) is a sub-clan of Darod, an archaic prominent Somali clan with the first mention of Garadship, the Geri clan have
Geri_Koombe
Somali Clan Family
(Arabic: كرنلي ,كرن, Somali: Karanle Oromo: Karala/Harala) are a Somali clan, forming one of the six branches of the larger Hawiye clan. The Karanle are geographically
Karanle
Sabti (Somali: Cabdalle Sabdi, also spelled Cabdalla Sabdi; Arabic: عبد الله السبتي) are a Somali clan belonging to the larger Murusade clan, which itself
Abdalla_Sabti
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
Mass killings and famine targeting the Rahanweyn clans during the Somali Civil War
in the Somali Civil War. Rival militias, mainly the Somali National Front (SNF), led by General Mohamed Said Hersi Morgan, and the United Somali Congress
Clan cleansing of the Rahanweyn
Clan_cleansing_of_the_Rahanweyn
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
Group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent
and Somali culture specifically, is patriarchal and traditionally centered on patrilineal clans or tribes. In the African Great Lakes region, the clan is
Clan
Somali clan
The Eidagalle (Somali: Ciidagalle; Arabic: عيدَجلي) is a major Somali clan of the Isaaq clan family. Members of this clan are concentrated in Somaliland
Eidagale
Northern Somali clan
(Somali: Gadabuursi, Arabic: جادابورسي), also known as Samaroon (Arabic: قبيلة سَمَرُون), is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family
Gadabuursi
marginalized Somali clans, including the Yibir, can be traced back to the Beta Israel, or Ethiopian Jews. By the 16th century, the Somali population had
History of the Jews in East Africa
History_of_the_Jews_in_East_Africa
Somali Clan
Saransoor (Somali: Saransoor) is a Somali Samaale clan family, among the largest by population and by area, inhabiting a traditional territory in Somalia spanning
Saransoor
Somali Clan
The Facaaye (Somali: Facaye, Arabic: فعايه), (Faysal bin Ahmed bin Abdirahman bin Is'mail bin Ibrahim al Jaberti), is a Somali clan, part of one of the
Facaaye
Somali clan
politics among the Northern Somali of the Horn of Africa, reed. Münster: LIT Verlag, 1999. "The Somali Ethnic Group and Clan System". Civic Webs Virtual
Abdi_Garad
Somali community
Garre Marre (also Garre Marro, Garimaro, Garrimarro) is a Somali clan who live in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. They inhabit the Dollo, on the southern border
Garre_Marre
Somali clan family
The Abgaal (Somali: Abgaal; Arabic: أبگال) are a Somali sub-clan of the Hawiye and the even larger Samaale clan. This prominent Somali clan, despite being
Abgaal
Somali clan in Ethiopia
The Abaskuul, Abasguul, Abasgul or Abaskul (Somali: Abasguul, Abaskuul. Arabic: ابسغول) is a Somali sub-clan of the Habar Maqdi Jidwaaq, Absame, Darod line
Abaskuul
Clan belonging to Madahweyne sub clan of the Dir clan family
in the Somali Region, especially around the ancient city of Harar and between the city and Jigjiga. The Bursuuk were one of the Somali clans that fought
Bursuuk
1987–1989 genocide of Isaaq in northern Somalia
Somali governments had continually supported the cause of Somali irredentism and the concept of 'Greater Somalia', a powerful sentiment many Somalis carried
Isaaq_genocide
Somali sub-clan of Darod
Awrtable (Somali: Awrtable, Arabic: أورتبلي; also spelled Ortable, Aurtable or Owrtable) is a Prominent Somali sub-clan from the Darod clan. The Awrtable
Awrtable
Somali clan
Zubeyr Awal (Somali: Habar Awal) is one of the largest sub-clans of the wider Isaaq clan family, and is further divided into eight sub-clans of whom the
Habr_Awal
Species of flightless bird
time, Somalis partially domesticated some of these ostriches. People use their meats for consumption and the egg for ornamental use. Somali clans used
Somali_ostrich
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
Groups since 1981
parliamentary an advocate of Somali indigenous clans. Tribal Affiliation: Muse clan and madhiban indigenous Somali clans. The Isaaq and Dhulbahante -dominated
Factions in the Somali Civil War
Factions_in_the_Somali_Civil_War
Somali revolutionary militia
The Somali National Front (SNF) (Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Jabhada Soomaliyeed) was a politico-military organization that operated in southern Somalia during
Somali_National_Front
Daarood king
Government of Somalia, Jubaland, Kenya, Yemen, Somaliland and the Somali Region. In 2016, the delegations from Somali clans in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia
Burhan_Muse
Somali clan confederacy
The Tunni (Somali: Tunni) are a Somali clan that make up part of the wider Digil-Rahanweyn branch. It is one of the major clans that inhabit the South
Tunni
Somali clan
The Ibran (Somali: Cibraan or Cimraan) is a major clan of the wider Isaaq clan family. Ibran had three sons, Egale, Abdalle and Essa. Egale- cali qaar
Ibran
Somali clan
Digil and Mirifle clans or Rahanwein, genealogically Hubeer descended from Yahabur Samaale which is one of the two major clans of Somali ethnic, the other
Hubeer
Somali clan
Baho Nugaaleed (Af:Somali: Baho Nugaaleed, Arabic: باهو نوغال), is a loose Somali clan confederation that is part of the Dhulbahante clan-family. The primary
Baho_Nugaaled
are now a large Somali clan that inhabits vast territories in Kenya, Southern Ethiopia, Djibouti and Southern Somalia. Notable sub-clans who descend from
Gardhere
Northern Somali clan
the Somali population in Djibouti, particular in Quartier 5 of Djibouti City. Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, they are predominantly found in the Somali region
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