The Ethiopian–Somali conflict is a territorial and political dispute between Ethiopia, Somalia, and insurgents in the area, Originating in the 1300s, the

Somali-Ogaden War

The Ogaden War, also known as the Ethio-Somali War (Somali: Dagaalkii Xoraynta Soomaali Galbeed, Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ሶማሊያ ጦርነት, romanized: ye’ītiyop’iya somalīya

Somali-Somalis in Ethiopia

Somalis in Ethiopia refers to the ethnic Somalis from Ethiopia, particularly the Ogaden, officially known as the Somali Region. Their language is primarily

Somali-Somali Region

Soomaali Galbeed (lit. 'Western Somalia') and officially the Somali Regional State, is a regional state in eastern Ethiopia. Its territory is the largest

Somali-War in Somalia (2006–2009)

The Ethiopian occupation of Somalia, also called the Ethiopian invasion of Somalia or the Ethiopian intervention in the Somali Civil War, was an armed

Somali-Ethiopia–Somalia border

while Somali people agreed the British to demarcate Ethiopia and British Somaliland excluding Haud in Ethiopia. In the treaty, Britain ceded Somali territory

Somali-1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War

The 1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War, also known as the First Ogaden War marked the first military conflict between the newly established Somali Republic

Somali-1982 Ethiopian–Somali Border War

units, supported by thousands of Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF) rebels invaded central Somalia. The Ethiopians and SSDF guerillas failed in their

Somali-Somali language

as a mother tongue by Somalis in Greater Somalia and the Somali diaspora. Somali is an official language in Somalia and Ethiopia, and a national language

Somali-Ethiopia–Somalia relations

Ethiopia–Somalia relations (Somali: Xiriirka Itoobiya-Soomaaliya) are bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Somalia. These relations are characterized

Somali-Ogaden

Ogadēn; Somali: Ogaadeen, Amharic: ውጋዴ/ውጋዴን) is one of the historical names used for the modern Somali Region which forms the eastern portion of Ethiopia and

Somali-Somali people

The Somali people (Somali: Soomaalida, Osmanya: ????????, Wadaad: سٝوماليداَ‎) are a Cushitic ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa who share

Somali-2022 al-Shabaab invasion of Ethiopia

from Somalia into Ethiopia's Somali Region. Following attacks on the Somali side of the border, the rebel militants initially attacked Ethiopia's Afder

Somali-Greater Somalia

single Somali nation. The pursuit of this goal has led to conflict: Somalia engaged after World War II in the Ogaden War with Ethiopia over the Somali Region

Somali-Somali civil war (2009–present)

The Somali civil war (2009–present) is the ongoing phase of the Somali civil war which is concentrated in southern and central Somalia. It began in late

Somali-Somali Civil War

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-Horn of Africa

Oromo, spoken by the Oromo people in Ethiopia, and Somali, spoken by the Somali people in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya; the Semitic branch (specifically

Somali-Somalia

Ethiopia. Prominent Somali telecommunications companies include Golis Telecom Group, Hormuud Telecom, Somafone, Nationlink, Netco, Telcom and Somali Telecom

Somali-Afar–Somali clashes

The Afar–Somali clashes are territorial conflicts between the Afar and Somali Regions of Ethiopia. The current conflict which began in 2014, is centered

Somali-2024 Ethiopia–Somaliland memorandum of understanding

understanding (MoU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and The breakaway region of Somalia, Somaliland Governer Muse Bihi Abdi. Reportedly

Somali-Somali wild ass

extinction in the wild. A few hundred specimens live in Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia. Somali wild asses typically give birth in the spring, a common

Somali-List of Ethiopian–Somali wars and conflicts

2006–2009 Ethiopian war in Somalia Somali Civil War 2007–2008 Ethiopian crackdown in Ogaden 2022 al-Shabaab invasion of Ethiopia Ethiopian–Somali conflict

Somali-Somali Armed Forces

military forces. Historically, Somali society conferred distinction upon warriors (waranle) and rewarded military acumen. All Somali males were regarded as potential

Somali-Hawiye

this clan traditionally inhabit central and southern Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia (Somali, Harar, Oromia and Afar regions) and Kenya (North Eastern

Somali-Ethiopian National Defense Force

"Hiiraan Online: Somali war expertise and superior combat kits to boost anti-terror campaign". Retrieved 27 October 2014. "Somalia: Ethiopia Decides to Join

Somali-Languages of Ethiopia

Dawa and of the Oromia Zone in the Amhara Region. Somali is the official working language of Somali Region and Dire Dawa, while Afar, Harari, and Tigrinya

Somali-Dir (clan)

stock to have inhabited the region. Its members inhabit Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia (Somali, Harar, Dire Dawa, Oromia and Afar regions), and northeastern

Somali-Ethiopia

the country into the African and Somali tectonic plates. Anatomically modern humans emerged from modern-day Ethiopia and set out for the Near East and

Somali-Western Somali Liberation Front

Western Somali Liberation Front (Somali: Jabhadda Xoreynta Somali Galbeed; abbreviated WSLF) was an Ogaden separatist group fighting in eastern Ethiopia to

Somali-Somali cat

breeds. Ruddy Somali Ruddy Somali female Ruddy (usual) Somali kitten Blue Somali kitten Sorrel Somali Fawn Somali Lilac Somali Female Somali in a cat café

Somali-Somali invasion of Ogaden

to the Somali regular troops, another 15,000 fighters of the Western Somali Liberation Front (WSLF) were also present in the Ogaden. Ethiopian forces

Somali-Oromia–Somali clashes

Oromia–Somali clashes flared up in December 2016 following territorial disputes between Oromia region and Somali region's Government in Ethiopia. Hundreds

Somali-Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia

President of Somalia. Members of the Islamic Courts Union, Transitional Federal Government officials, Somali diaspora and prominent figures of Somali civic society

Somali-Flag of Somalia

and the Somali Republic. It is an ethnic flag for the Somali people; the flag's five-pointed star represents the five regions in which Somalis reside.

Somali-Somali Rebellion

Ahmed escaped to Ethiopia and founded an anti-Siad Barre organization initially called the Somali Salvation Front (SSF; later the Somali Salvation Democratic

Somali-Somali Democratic Party

Ethiopic characters. The Somali Democratic Party (SDP; Somali: Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga Soomaalida), formerly the Ethiopian Somali People's Democratic Party

Somali-Ethiopian civil conflict (2018–present)

and Somali region, which primarily constitutes those of the Somali ethnic group, began in December 2016 following territorial disputes. Somalis are mostly

Somali-Ethiopian–Adal War

Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts (1538–1559) History of Somalia History of Ethiopia Ethiopian–Somali conflict Battle of Hubat Gikes, Patrick (2002). "Wars

Somali-List of presidents of the Somali Region, Ethiopia

"Ethiopian Federalism: Autonomy versus Control in the Somali Region". Third World Quarterly, Vol. 25/6 John Markakis (1996): "The Somali in Ethiopia"

Somali-Military history of Somalia

in 1964 when the conflict with Ethiopia over the Somali-inhabited Ogaden erupted into warfare. On 16 June 1963, Somali guerrillas started an insurgency

Somali-Government of Ethiopia

Gambela; Harari; Oromia; Somali; the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region; Tigray; Sidama; and South West Ethiopia. The chartered cities

Somali-Ethiopians

and K with Ethiopians, Somali and Egyptians." Ethnic groups in Ethiopia Government of Ethiopia Regions of Ethiopia "Experiences of Ethiopian Returnees

Somali-List of wars involving Ethiopia

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (modern-day Ethiopia) and its predecessor states. Hassen, Mohammed. Oromo of Ethiopia with special emphasis on the

Somali-Somaliland

"Somaliland and Ethiopia: Recognition for Sea Access". Somali News in English | The Somali Digest. Retrieved 2 January 2024. "Ethiopia's gambit for a port

Somali-History of Somalia

Somalia (Somali: Soomaaliya; aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Federal Republic of Somalia ({{lang-so|Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, and formerly known as

Somali-1963–1965 Ogaden rebellion

against the Somali population, leading to severe deterioration in Ethio–Somali relations and laying the groundwork for the 1964 Ethiopian-Somali Border War

Somali-Ethiopian dwarf mongoose

The Ethiopian dwarf mongoose (Helogale hirtula), also known as the desert dwarf mongoose or Somali dwarf mongoose, is a mongoose native to East Africa

Somali-Ethiopian Civil War

Mengistu accused Somalia of infiltrating Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers into the Ogaden to fight alongside the Western Somali Liberation Front (WSLF)

Somali-Somali Youth League

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-Ethiopian Air Force

thought to be in control by Ethiopian forces. He was captured by the local Somali population and was turned over to then Somali army commander of the region

Somali-Somali Air Force

is the air force of Somalia. Called the Somali Aeronautical Corps (SAC) during its pre-independence period (1954–1960), the Somali Air Force was renamed

Somali-History of Ethiopia

attack. The last major Somali regular units left the Ogaden March 15, 1978. Twenty years later, the Somali region of Ethiopia remained underdeveloped

Somali-List of districts in the Somali Region

This is a list of the cities and woredas (districts), in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, compiled from material on the Central Statistical Agency (CSA)

Somali-Somali State Resistance

Somali State Resistance (Somali: Muqaawamada Gobolka Soomaalida), Also known as MGS, is an active resistance group in the Somali Region of Ethiopia that

Somali-Isaaq genocide

reported that the Ethiopian refugees (Ogaden) were carrying weapons supplied by the Somali Army. The UN team reported that, with the Somali Army's encouragement

Somali-Somali Salvation Democratic Front

Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF) (Somali: Jabhadda Diimuqraadiga Badbaadinta Soomaaliyeed), initially known as the Democratic Front for Salvation

Somali-Ethiopia–Somaliland relations

Ethiopia–Somaliland relations (Somali: Xiriirka Itoobiya iyo Somaliland) refers to the relationship between the Republic of Somaliland and the Federal

Somali-List of wars involving Somalia

involving Somalia in which Somali armed forces participated in after Somalia's independence on the 1st of July 1960. Somalia defeat Somalia victory

Somali-Somali Republic

The Somali Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliyeed; Italian: Repubblica Somala; Arabic: الجمهورية الصومالية, romanized: Al-Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmālīyyah)

Somali-Operation Linda Nchi

southern Somalia". The same day, an unnamed Somali military commander said that Kenyan troops had crossed the border and, in a joint operation with Somali forces

Somali-Ogaden National Liberation Front

self-determination for Somalis in the Ogaden or Somali Region of Ethiopia. Its armed wing, led by Ogaden national army waged an insurgency against the Ethiopian government

Somali-Federal Government of Somalia

government of Somalia, re-establishing official ties with the country for the first time in 20 years. For travel, Somali citizens can obtain a Somali passport

Somali-List of invasions in the 21st century

2006-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-14. "Ogaden rebels to resist Ethiopian army if it attacks Somali-statement". Sudan Tribune. Ogaden National Liberation Front

Somali-Fiq, Ethiopia

Fiq is a town in eastern Ethiopia. Located in the Erer Zone of the Somali Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 08°8′N 42°18′E / 8.133°N

Somali-Ethiopian Somali Democratic League

The Ethiopian Somali Democratic League (ESDL) was a political party in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. It was the ruling EPRDF's regional partner from 1994

Somali-Italian East Africa

units and Ethiopian guerrillas in November 1941. After the war, Italian Somalia and Eritrea came under British administration, while Ethiopia regained

Somali-Somali

part of Somalia Somali Region, a Somali-inhabited region of Ethiopia North Eastern Province (Kenya), a Somali-inhabited region of Kenya Somali, a member

Somali-African Union Mission to Somalia

airstrike and raid by Somali forces". TheGuardian.com. Burke, Jason (9 June 2016). "Al-Shabaab militants storm Somalia base used by Ethiopian troops". TheGuardian

Somali-Somali nationalism

Somali nationalism (Somali: Soomaalinimo) is a nationalist ideology advocating for the unification of all Somali people who share a common ethnicity, language

Somali-Islamic Courts Union

"The Somali government has violated the accord and allowed Ethiopian troops to enter Somali soil." The TFG claimed that no Ethiopians were in Somalia and

Somali-Bale revolt

southeastern Ethiopian province of Bale among the local Oromo and Somali populations. The revolt targeted the feudalist system in place during the Ethiopian Empire

Somali-Ahmed Shide

Ahmed Shide (Somali: Axmed Shiide) is an Ethiopian-Somali politician and the former chair of the Somali political party of the Somali Regional State. He

Somali-Somali Americans

Somali Americans are Americans of Somali ancestry. The first ethnic Somalis to arrive in the U.S. were sailors who came in the 1920s from British Somaliland

Somali-Al-Shabaab (militant group)

based in Somalia and active elsewhere in East Africa. It is actively involved in the ongoing Somali Civil War and incorporates elements of Somali nationalism

Somali-Djibouti

of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and

Somali-Somali ostrich

2022-01-14. "Somali Ostrich". Avibase. Redman, N.; Stevenson, T.; Fanshawe, J. (2016). Birds of the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and

Somali-Geography of Somalia

deposits. Somalia is separated from Seychelles by the Somali Sea and is separated from Socotra by the Guardafui Channel. Non speaker of Somali language

Somali-History of the federal government of Ethiopia

(March–April 2007). Ethiopian forces pulled out of Somalia in January 2009, leaving a small African Union force and smaller Somali Transitional Government

Somali-Battle of Dire Dawa

On the outskirts of the city, three Somali tanks were destroyed by mines. Somali tanks managed to pass the Ethiopian resistance and break through to the

Somali-Shebelle River

surrounding the Shebeli River is inhabited by Somali people in the Somali Region of Ethiopia and Somali people in Somalia. In the lower basin of the river, agriculture

Somali-List of Somalis

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

Somali-Second Italo-Ethiopian War

Other RCTC units during the invasion of Ethiopia were irregular Somali frontier troops (dubats), regular Arab-Somali infantry and artillery and infantry from

Somali-History of Jews in Somalia

in the Somali peninsula, with both Ethiopian and southern Arabian strains present in the region. While there is limited evidence of any Somali clans embracing

Somali-Northern Somali

than 60% of the entire Somali population, with its speech area stretching from Djibouti, Somaliland and the Somali Region of Ethiopia This widespread modern

Somali-List of conflicts in Africa

Ethio-Somali War 6 April 1981 – 18 May 1991 Somaliland War of Independence June–August 1982 Ethiopian-Somali Border War 26 January 1991 – ongoing Somali Civil

Somali-Insurgency in Ogaden

(ONLF), against the Ethiopian government. The war began in 1994, when the ONLF tried to separate Ethiopia's Somali Region from Ethiopia. It ended in a peace

Somali-Somaliland campaign

the Anglo-Somali War or the Dervish War, was a series of military expeditions that took place between 1900 and 1920 in modern-day Somalia. The British

Somali-2019–2022 locust infestation

the worst to hit Kenya in 70 years, and the worst in 25 years for Ethiopia, Somalia, and India. The locust infestations began when Cyclone Mekunu in 2018

Somali-Somali mythology

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-Darod

The Darod (Somali: Daarood, Arabic: دارود) is a Somali clan. The forefather of this clan was Sheikh Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti, more commonly known

Somali-Italian Ethiopia

Italian Ethiopia (Italian: Etiopia italiana), also known as the Italian Empire of Ethiopia, was the territory of the Ethiopian Empire which was occupied

Somali-Jijiga

Jijiga (Somali: Jigjiga, Amharic: ጅጅጋ, Jijiga) is the capital city of Somali Region, Ethiopia. It became the capital of the Somali Region in 1995 after

Somali-Moyale, Somali (woreda)

Moyale is a district in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Located at the extreme southwest corner of the Dhawa Zone, Moyale is bounded on the south by Kenya

Somali-Battle of Jijiga

Ethiopia and was one the largest battles of the conflict. In mid-September 1977, during the Somali invasion of the Ethiopian Somali region, Somalia National

Somali-Gadabuursi

The Gadabuursi (Somali: Gadabuursi, Arabic: جادابورسي), also known as Samaroon (Arabic: قبيلة سَمَرُون), is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of

Somali-Khat

Harar area (present day eastern Ethiopia) and subsequently introduced at different times into the territories of Somalia, Djibouti, South and North Yemen

Somali-Somali–Portuguese conflicts

Somali–Portuguese conflicts refers to the armed engagements between Portuguese forces and Somali forces, namely those of the Adal Sultanate and the cities

Somali-Commiphora myrrha

Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary

Somali-Demographics of Ethiopia

population. Ethiopia's population is highly diverse, containing over 80 different ethnic groups, the four largest of which are the Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayans

Somali-Fafan Zone

Fafan (Somali: Faafan) is a zone in Somali Region of Ethiopia. It was previously known as the Jijiga zone, so named after its largest city, Jijiga. Other

Somali-Issa (clan)

The Issa (also 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

Somali-Abdi Mohamoud Omar

Omar (Somali: Cabdi Maxamuud Cumar) also known as Abdi Ilay (Somali: Cabdi Ilay) is an Ethiopian politician who was serving as president of the Somali Region

Somali-Lahoh

While canjeero in Somalia is frequently prepared only with refined white flour and corn flour, laxoox in Somaliland and Ethiopia's Somali State is typically

Somali-Somali National Movement

The Somali National Movement (Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Wadaniga Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: الحركة الوطنية الصومالية) was one of the first and most important organized

Somali-Dolow

the rahanweyn tribe. The city sits on the Jubba River near the Somali Region in Ethiopia, just 50 km (31 mi) north of Luuq. Buulo xaawo District lies west

Somali-Mustafa Mohammed Omar

Muhumed Omar (Somali: Mustafe Muxumed Cumar; born 1972), also called Cagjar, is an Ethiopian politician who is the current president of the Somali Region and

Somali-British Somaliland

the territory was bordered by Italian Somalia, French Somali Coast and Abyssinia (temporarily Italian Ethiopia). From 1940 to 1941, it was occupied by

Somali-Conflicts in the Horn of Africa

(1977–1978) between Ethiopia and Somalia Somaliland War of Independence (1981-1991), between the Somali National Movement and Somalia Ethiopian–Somali Border War

Somali-Jubba River

(Somali: Webiga Jubba) is a river in southern Somalia which flows through the autonomous region of Jubaland. It begins at the border with Ethiopia, where

Somali-Hiran, Somalia

State. Hiran is bordered by the Somali Region of Ethiopia (or the 1908 Convention Line) to the northwest, the Somali provinces of Galgudud to the northeast

Somali-Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation

in Amharic, official languages of Ethiopia. Some news segments are broadcast in other languages, such as Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Afar, and English. EBC

Somali-Horn of Africa drought (2020–present)

countries of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The rainy season of 2022 was recorded to be the driest in over 40 years, with an estimated 43,000 in Somalia dying

Somali-Somali Acacia–Commiphora bushlands and thickets

species. The Somali Acacia–Commiphora bushlands and thickets ecoregion occupies most of the Horn of Africa east and south of the Ethiopian Highlands, including

Somali-Dolo, Ethiopia

border town in southeastern Ethiopia, within 30 kilometers of the Ethiopia-Somalia border. Located in the Liben Zone of the Somali Region, this town has a

Somali-Somali sheep

Somali sheep, Somali language: Ido Soomaali occasionally known as the Somali Blackhead sheep, is a hair sheep native to Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia,

Somali-Werder, Ethiopia

Werder (Somali: Wardheer; Italian: Uardere) is a town in eastern Ethiopia. Located in the Werder Zone of the Somali Region, Werder has a latitude and

Somali-Mohammad Ali Samatar

علي سمتر, Somali: Maxamed Cali Samantar, Osmanya script: ?????????? ??? ??????; 1 January 1931 – 19 August 2016) was a Somali military

Somali-Somali National Army

The Somali National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Xooga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, lit. "Somali Ground Forces") is the ground forces component of the Somali Armed Forces

Somali-Flags and emblems of the regions of Ethiopia

of the Sidama Region Flag of the Somali Region Flag of South Ethiopia Regional State Flag of the South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region Flag of the Tigray

Somali-Harla people

known as Harala, Haralla are an ethnic group that once inhabited Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti. They spoke the now-extinct Harla language, which belonged

Somali-Administrative divisions of Somalia

Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Eritrea. Italian Somaliland was one of six governorates of the new colony, the Somalia Governorate, and incorporated Somali-inhabited

Somali-Italian Somaliland

Italian Somaliland (Italian: Somalia Italiana; Arabic: الصومال الإيطالي, romanized: Al-Sumal Al-Italiy; Somali: Dhulka Soomaalida ee Talyaaniga) was a

Somali-Invasion of Ethiopia

Italo-Ethiopian War of 1887–1889 First Italo-Ethiopian War (1895–1896) Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935–1937) De Bono's invasion of Ethiopia (1935) Somali invasion

Somali-Madhiban

The Madhiban (Somali: Madhibaan), also known as Gaboye, are an artisanal caste among Somali people. They have been endogamous, and their traditional hereditary

Somali-Rer Bare people

are a tribe in the Gedo region of Ethiopia-Ogaden region on the Shabele River, near Somalia, who currently speak Somali. They are hardworking people historically

Somali-Somali aristocratic and court titles

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-Zeila (historical region)

port of Berbera in the Somali country and its respective provinces were flourishing in trade stretching through depths of Ethiopia from the Emirate of Harar

Somali-Transitional Federal Government of Somalia

with previous Somali administrations, the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic recognized Mogadishu as the capital of Somalia. The Transitional

Somali-Culture of Ethiopia

Additionally, the Tigrayan, Somali, Oromo, Afar, Nuer, Anuak, and ethnic groups have also left indelible marks on Ethiopian culture. Their languages, traditions

Somali-Democratic backsliding in Ethiopia

2022-07-10. "Somali Region" (PDF). 10 July 2022. "The arbitrary detention of Abdifatah Mohamoud and other Ethio-Somali elites – Ethiopian News". Retrieved

Somali-Marehan

The Marehan (Somali: Mareexaan, Arabic: مريحان) is a Somali clan, which is part of one of the largest Somali clan families, the Darod. The clan are the

Somali-Siad Barre

new writing system for the Somali language, and anti-tribalism. The Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party became Somalia's vanguard party in 1976, and

Somali-Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa (Somali: Diridhaba, meaning "where the Somali ancestor Dir hit his spear into the ground" or "The true Dir", Amharic: ድሬዳዋ, Harari: ድሬዳዋ, lit

Somali-2024 in Somalia

including Villa Somalia. Flights by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines are canceled due to security threats. 11 April — The Somali National Army repels

Somali-Ethiopia–Russia relations

Somali government launched an offensive in July 1977 with the intent of capturing Ethiopia's Ogaden region, starting the Ogaden War. Though Somalia appeared

Somali-Ogaden (clan)

the largest Darod clan in Ethiopia's Somali Region, and may account for 40 to 50 percent of the Somali population in Ethiopia. The Ogaden clan "constitutes

Somali-Jile

in Somali known as Qolxad, is a type of dagger with a long curved blade used by the Somali and Afar people found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and

Somali-Al-Hidaya Mosque massacre

Somali Service. "Somali children freed from mosque". BBC News. 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-20. "Ethiopia oo beenisay eedeeynta Amnesty" [Ethiopia denied

Somali-Ethiopian Ground Forces

The Ethiopian Ground Forces (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ምድር ኀይል, romanized: Ye-Ītyōṗṗyā midir ḫäyil) is the land service branch of the Ethiopian National Defense

Somali-Battle of Baidoa

Baidoa began on 20 December 2006 when the Somali transitional federal government forces (TFG) allied with Ethiopian forces stationed there attacked advancing

Somali-Foreign relations of Somalia

formally recognise Somali government after 20-year hiatus". Reuters. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013. "U.S. Set to Recognize Somali Government".

Somali-Foreign relations of Ethiopia

The foreign relations of Ethiopia refers to overall diplomatic relationship of Ethiopia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs oversees foreign relations and

Somali-Adal Sultanate

Arab writer al-Dimashqi refers to the city of Zeila, by its Somali name "Awdal" (Somali: "Awdal"). The modern Awdal region of Somaliland, which was part

Somali-Mohamed Farrah Aidid

or Aideed (Somali: Maxamed Faarax Xasan Garaad, 'Caydiid Garaad'; Arabic: محمد فرح حسن عيديد; 15 December 1934 – 1 August 1996), was a Somali general and

Somali-Liben Zone

Liben (Somali: Liiban) is a zone in Somali Region of Ethiopia. Liben is bordered on the south by Kenya, on the northwest by the Oromia Region, on the northeast

Somali-Isaaq

The Isaaq (also Ishaak, Isaac) (Somali: Reer Sheekh Isxaaq) is a major Somali clan family. It is one of the largest Somali clan families in the Horn of Africa

Somali-People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

However, with most of the rebel controlled northern Ethiopia regions as well as parts of Somali and Oromo regions out of the government's control, most

Somali-Moyale

Ethiopia and Kenya. In Ethiopia, Moyale is the administrative centre for two Ethiopian woredas, Moyale of the Oromia Region and Moyale of the Somali Region

Somali-Johnny Somali

popularly known by his alias Johnny Somali, is a Somali American live-streamer. Ismael was born in Phoenix, Arizona to a Somali father and an Oromo mother. Ismael

Somali-Anglo-Ethiopian Treaty of 1897

Britain and Ireland and Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia primarily involving border issues between Ethiopia and British Somaliland. It was signed on 14 May

Somali-Yibir

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

Somali-Jaarso

Jaarsoo (Somali: Jaarso, Oromo: Jaarsoo, Arabic: جارسو) is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family. They largely live in Ethiopia, in

Somali-Music of Somalia

Music of the Somali people (Somali: Muusiga Soomaalida) is music following the musical styles, techniques and sounds of the Somali people. Somali people have

Somali-Battle of Mogadishu

in which United States, Pakistani, and Malaysian forces fought forces of Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid Battle of Mogadishu (2006), a battle in which

Somali-Infibulation

mainly in northeastern Africa, particularly in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. The World Health Organization refers to the procedure

Somali-Somali National Alliance

breakaway wing of the USC, the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM), the Somali Southern National Movement (SSNM) and Somali Democratic Movement (SDM). The

Somali-Ajuran Sultanate

that during the 13th century ruled parts of the Somali Region of Ethiopia. With the migration of Somalis from the northern half of the Horn region southwards

Somali-Haile Selassie

1892 – 27 August 1975) was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia (Enderase) for Empress Zewditu from

Somali-Gode

Gode (Somali: Godey, Amharic: ጎዴ) is a city in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Shabelle Zone, the city was the capital of the Somali Region

Somali-2007–2008 Ethiopian crackdown in Ogaden

various human rights abuses were committed by the Ethiopian military. Ethiopia's eastern Somali Region, whose major part constitutes the Ogaden, is

Somali-Haud

territory to the Ethiopian Emperor Menelik in exchange for his help against raids by Somali clans. Britain included the proviso that the Somali residents would

Somali-Battle of Harar

artillery, allowing the Ethiopians to conduct air strikes on border towns in northern Somalia. The counteroffensive was preceded by a Somali attempt to seize

Somali-List of ethnic groups in Ethiopia

Most people in Ethiopia speak Afro-Asiatic languages, mainly of the Cushitic and Semitic branches. The former includes the Oromo and Somali, and the latter

Somali-Abdul Majid Hussein

opening the Ethiopian economy to the free market. In 1995, he became the leader of Ethiopian Somali Democratic League (ESDL) party in the Somali Region of

Somali-Sheekhaal

Dahir Adan Elmi, chief of Somali Armed Forces, major general and the commander of Qabdir-Daharre Battalion in Somalia-Ethiopian War in 1977 who won bravery

Somali-Sitti Zone

Zone (Somali: Gobolka Sitti), formerly known as Shinile, is a zone in Somali Region of Ethiopia. Located at the northwestern point of the Somali Region

Somali-Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front

Democratic Movement (GPDM) in Gambela Region Ethiopian Somali People's Democratic Party (ESPDP) in Somali Region Benishangul-Gumuz People's Democratic

Somali-Aysha, Ethiopia

Aysha (Somali: Ayshaca, Arabic: عائشة, Amharic: አኢሻ) is a town in Ethiopia. It is situated about (46 kilometres or 29 miles) south of the border with

Somali-Languages of Somalia

of Somalia has always been Somali, although throughout Somalia's history various exoglossic languages have also been used at a national level. Somali is

Somali-Ethiopia–Somaliland border

The Ethiopia–Somaliland border is almost as long as the one Ethiopia shares with Somalia, and Somaliland offers a buffer to Ethiopia against Al-Shabaab

Somali-Murule

one of the major Somali clans that produced many prominent historical Somali figures . Murules mostly live Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia as well as closer

Somali-Aeonium

some are found in Madeira, Cape Verde, Morocco, in East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya) and Yemen. The succulent leaves are typically

Somali-Hararghe

Harärge; Harari: ሀረርጌይ Harärgeyi, Oromo: Harargee, Somali: Xararge) was a province of eastern Ethiopia with its capital in Harar. Hararghe is derived from

Somali-Hailemariam Desalegn

in the Ethiopian Constitution" was clear. In February 2014, Hailemariam met in Addis Ababa with a visiting delegation from Somalia led by Somali Prime

Somali-Somaliland War of Independence

War of Independence (Somali: Dagaalkii Xoraynta Soomaaliland, lit. 'Somaliland Liberation War') was a rebellion waged by the Somali National Movement (SNM)

Somali-Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi

Gurey in Somali, both meaning the left-handed, he led the invasion and conquest of Abyssinia from the Sultanate of Adal during the Ethiopian-Adal War

Somali-Habar Gidir

The Habar Gidir (Somali: Habar Gidir, Arabic: هبر جدر) is a major subclan of the Hawiye. The clan has produced some prominent Somali figures, including

Somali-List of wars: 1945–1989

La Violencia in South America, the Vietnam War in Southeast Asia, the Ethiopian Civil War in Africa, and the Guatemalan Civil War in North America. List

Somali-Somali languages

the eastern Ethiopia frontier), and the Lower Juba group (spoken by northern Somali settlers in the southern riverine areas). Northern Somali has frequently

Somali-African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

autonomy of the Somali government as the African Union pulls out. The mission's mandate is set to end on 31 December 2024, when Somali Security Forces

Somali-Surre (clan)

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

Somali-Tigray War

had gone off to fight in Ethiopia and are now missing. On 19 January 2021, the Somali government denied the claim that Somali troops had trained in Eritrea

Somali-French Somaliland

French Somaliland (French: Côte française des Somalis, lit. 'French coast of the Somalis'; Somali: Xeebta Soomaaliyeed ee Faransiiska) was a French colony

Somali-Dhawa Zone

Daawa (Somali: Dhawa) is a zone in Somali Region of Ethiopia.. Daawa is bordered on the south by Kenya, on the northwest by the Oromia Region, on the

Somali-Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement

The Anglo-Ethiopian Agreement was a joint effort between Ethiopia and the United Kingdom at reestablishing Ethiopian independent statehood following the

Somali-Ocimum

(Gürke) A.J.Paton - Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia Ocimum spicatum Deflers - Ethiopia, Yemen, Kenya, Somalia Ocimum tenuiflorum L. – Holy basil, tulsi

Somali-Sa'ad Musa

(Somali: Sacad Muuse, Arabic: سعد موسى, Full Name: Saad ibn Musa ibn Zubayr ibn Abd al-Raḥmān ibn ash-Shaykh Isḥāq ibn Aḥmad) is a northern Somali clan

Somali-Demographics of Somalia

clan (Arabic: شيخال), is a Somali clan and a group member of the confederation (Martiile Hiraab) inhabiting Somalia, Ethiopia and with considerable numbers

Somali-Dervish movement (Somali)

the Somalis. The foreign powers were also all Christians, which created additional suspicions amongst the Somali religious elite. The Ethiopian troops

Somali-Macro-Somali languages

languages. They are spoken in Somalia, Djibouti, eastern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. The most widely-spoken member is Somali. The primary division is between

Somali-Abadir Umar ar-Rida

patron saint in modern-day eastern Ethiopia. The modern Harari people regard him as their common ancestor, as does the Somali Sheekhal clan. Aw Abadir is the

Somali-Aman Andom

career, commanding Ethiopian contingents in Korea and the Congo. In 1962 he was promoted to major general. During the 1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War he was

Somali-Oromia

movement, an affiliate of the Somali Youth League that opposed Amhara Christian domination of Hararghe. The Ethiopian government violently suppressed

Somali-8th parallel north

Atlantic Ocean. The parallel defines part of the border between Somalia and Ethiopia. The Eight Degree Channel (Maliku Kandu) in the Indian Ocean is named

Somali-Ethiopia–Nigeria relations

regimes who administered the government. Nigeria backed Ethiopia during the Ethiopian-Somali War, with the Obasanjo Administration backing the backed

Somali-Culture of Somalia

culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions in that were developed independently since the Proto-Somali era. The hypernym of the term Somali from a

Somali-Somali Bantus

in Somali Bantus of the Juba region. Politically, the Somali Bantu of different tribes form ethnic alliances in the parliament of Somalia. The Somali Bantu

Somali-Somalis in Finland

Somalis in Finland (Finnish: Suomen somalit) are residents and citizens of Finland of Somali ancestry. As of 2023, 25,654 Finns had a Somali-background

Somali-Battle of Mogadishu (1993)

commonly been referred to as "Somalia Syndrome". In the 1980s Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre broke up the Somali National Army into clan groupings

Somali-Somali ostrich

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-Christianity in Somalia

Muslim-majority Somalia. According to a report by the Somali Bible Society in 2023, there is estimated population of 178,869 Christian practitioners in Somalia. The

Somali-United Nations Operation in Somalia II

it found itself entangled in armed conflict with Somali factions, predominantly against the Somali National Alliance (SNA) led by Gen. Mohammed Farah

Somali-Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party

The Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party (SRSP, Somali: Xisbiga Hantiwadaagga Kacaanka Soomaaliyeed, XHKS, Arabic: الحزب الاشتراكي الثوري الصومالي, al-Ḥizb

Somali-Islam in Somalia

Islam has been a part of Somali society since the 7th century. Practicing Islam reinforces distinctions that further set Somalis apart from their immediate

Somali-Somalia national football team

1951, the Somali Football Federation (SFF) was founded. The first Somali commissioner for sport was later established in 1958. Although the Somali national

Somali-Somali lark

lark, bushlark and long-billed lark. Two subspecies are recognized: M. s. somalica - (Witherby, 1903): Found in northern

Somali-Somali pigeon

The Somali pigeon (Columba oliviae) or Somali stock dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Somalia. Because there has hardly

Somali-Somali bunting

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-Somali fiscal

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-Somali Police Force

The Somali Police Force (SPF; Somali: Ciidanka Booliska Soomaaliya (CBS); Arabic: قوة الشرطة الصومالية, romanized: Qūwat al-Shurṭah al-Ṣūmālīyah) is the

Somali-Trust Territory of Somaliland

language during the mandate, though Somali was also an official language. Arabic was also widely spoken. Somali was then written using an Arabic script

Somali-Somali bushbaby

The Somali bushbaby (Galago gallarum), or the Somali lesser galago, as it is also known, is a species of nocturnal, arboreal primate in the family Galagidae

Somali-Somali hedgehog

The Somali hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) is a species of mammal in the family Erinaceidae. It is endemic to Somalia and Somaliland. The Somali hedgehog

Somali-Wildlife of Somalia

viper, the southern Somali garter snake, Platyceps messanai, Scortecci's diadem snake (Spalerosophis josephscorteccii), the Somali sand boa, the angled

Somali-Somalia men's national basketball team

Somali Basketball Federation Presentation at FIBA Website Somalia Basketball Records at FIBA Archive FIBA Africa – Somalia Men National Team Somali National

Somali-Majeerteen

The Majeerteen (Somali: Majeerteen, Arabic: ماجرتين; also spelled Majerteen, Macherten, Majertain, or Mijurtin) is a prominent Somali sub-clan of the

Somali-China–Somalia 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

Somali-Mass media in Somalia

the first and largest Somali television satellite network of its type. Royal TV and Somali Channel TV also broadcast to Somalia from their UK studios

Somali-Somali grammar

the sentence. Somali alphabet Andrzejewski, B.W. The Case System in Somali. London: 1979. Andrzejewski, B.W. The Declensions of Somali Nouns. London:

Somali-Air Somalia

assets. Air Somalia was banned from flying to Somaliland in June 2001. It was suspected that the airline was practicing unsafe flights. Somali media accused

Somali-Somali Airlines

A reconstituted Somali government later began preparations in 2012 for an expected relaunch of the carrier, with the first new Somali Airlines aircraft

Somali-Somali Canadians

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-Outline of Somalia

2009 timeline of the Civil War 2010 timeline of the Civil War 2011 timeline of the Civil War 2012 timeline of the

Somali-Somali languages

individuals have also adopted the languages. Somali is for instance used as a second language by Girirra. Somali variations form a group of East Cushitic

Somali-Piracy off the coast of Somalia

Piracy off the coast of Somalia occurs in the Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, and Somali Sea, in Somali territorial waters and other surrounding places

Somali-1982 Ethiopian–Somali Border War

exodus of hundreds of thousands of Somali men and women immigrating from the Ogaden region to the Somali borders. Somalia, despite losing the 1977–78 war

Somali-Djibouti

constructed motifs, and calligraphy. Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is

Somali-Somali Plate

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-Somali shilling

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-Bari, Somalia

Bari (Somali: Bari, Arabic: بري) is an administrative region (gobol) in northeastern Somalia. It is bordered by Sool and Sanaag to the west, Nugal to the

Somali-List of prime ministers of Somalia

prime ministers of Somalia. The prime minister of Somalia (Somali: Ra'iisul wasaaraha Soomaaliya) is the head of government of Somalia. There have been

Somali-List of cities in Somalia by population

is complicated by internal movements of nomads and individuals displaced during the civil war. CIA estimates are extrapolated from the

Somali-Italian Somalis

Italian Somalis (Italian: Italo-somali) are Somali-born citizens who are fully or partially of Italian descent, whose ancestors were Italians who emigrated

Somali-List of ships attacked by Somali pirates

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

Somali-Somali goat

milk daily, even when access to water is limited. Somali sheep Zorloni, Alberto (1 August 2003). "Somali". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University

Somali-Somali passport

The Somali passport (Somali: baasaboor) is a passport issued to citizens of Somalia for international travel. Green Passports were formerly used, which

Somali-Abduwali Muse

عبدالولي موسى (Somali: Cabdiweli Cabdiqaadir Muuse; pronounced [ʕabdiweli ʕabdiqaːdir muːse]; Somali pronunciation; born 1990) is a Somali convicted pirate

Somali-Richard Phillips (merchant mariner)

April 8, 2009, four Somali pirates boarded the Maersk Alabama when it was located around 240 nmi (440 km) southeast of the Somalian port city of Eyl. With

Somali-Somali studies

competitions annually held throughout Somalia. The Somali Studies Association recognizes Somali scholars whose work concerning Somali studies stands out with the

Somali-Somali Navy

The Somali Navy (Somali: Ciidamada Badda Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: القوات البحرية الصومالية, romanized: al-Quwwat al-Bahriyah as-Sumaliyah, lit. 'Somali Navy

Somali-Puntland

Puntland (Somali: Puntland, Arabic: أرض البنط, Italian: Terra di Punt or Paese di Punt), officially the Puntland State of Somalia (Somali: Dowlad Goboleedka

Somali-Dervish movement (Somali)

Andrea Dew. When Hasan returned to the Horn of Africa, the Somali tradition states that he saw Somali children being converted to Christianity by missionaries

Somali-Somali courser

southern Somalia. It feeds on insects and seeds and lives in open, short grasslands and burnt veld. It grows to eight or nine inches in height. The somali courser

Somali-Somali architecture

honor Somali patriarchs and forefathers evolved from ancient Somali burial customs. Such tombs, which are predominantly found in northern Somalia (the

Somali-Maritime history of Somalia

Maritime history of Somalia refers to the seafaring tradition of the Somali people. It includes various stages of Somali navigational technology, shipbuilding

Somali-Somali art

Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture

Somali-Somali alphabets

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-Somali Current

The Somali Current is a warm ocean boundary current that runs along the coast of Somalia and Oman in the Western Indian Ocean and is analogous to the Gulf

Somali-Benadiri Somali

Benadiri Somali, also referred to as "Coastal Somali" (Somali: Af Reer Xamar), is a dialect of the Somali language. It is primarily spoken by the Benadiri

Somali-Somali Democratic Party

Ethiopic characters. The Somali Democratic Party (SDP; Somali: Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga Soomaalida), formerly the Ethiopian Somali People's Democratic Party

Somali-Somalia

independent Somali Republic under a civilian government. Siad Barre of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC) seized power in 1969 and established the Somali Democratic

Somali-History of Somalia

Somalia (Somali: Soomaaliya; aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl al-Fideraaliya)

Somali-Economy of Somalia

sent by Somalis-based abroad to relatives in Somalia. This accounts for 20%-50% of the Somali economy. Dahabshiil is the largest of the Somali money transfer

Somali-Communications in Somalia

Telecom NationLink Telecom Netco OnkoTel Sahal Telecom Somalia Somafone Somali Data Network Somali Telecom Group Somlink Telecom Somnet Somtel Telenet International

Somali-Politics of Somalia

functions. Members of the judiciary shall be subject only to the law. The Somali judicial system is based on Islamic law, Judicial authority of the Federal

Somali-Hawiye

The Hawiye (Somali: Hawiye, Arabic: بنو هوية, Italian: Hauija) is the largest Somali clan family. Members of this clan traditionally inhabit central and

Somali-United Somali Congress

government Politics of Somalia Somali Civil War Factions in the Somali Civil War "United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Somalia" (PDF). OCHA. 1998

Somali-Coat of arms of Somalia

The coat of arms of Somalia was adopted on October 10, 1956 and features a golden framed shield of the Somali flag supported by two Leopards standing

Somali-Somali crow

The Somali crow, or dwarf raven (Corvus edithae), is approximately the size (44–46 cm in length) of the carrion crow, Corvus corone but with a longer bill

Somali-Khatumo State

Khatumo State (Somali: Khaatumo), officially known as the SSC-Khaatumo Administration (Somali: Maamulka SSC-Khaatumo), is an autonomous administration

Somali-Somali National Television

Somali National Television (SNTV) (Somali: Telefishinka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed, abbreviated TQS) is the national television station of Somalia. The first

Somali-Somalis in Kenya

much of Southern Somalia and North Eastern Kenya open to Somali migrationThe Origins of the Galla and Somali. Further movement of Somalis into Kenya took

Somali-Dir (clan)

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

Somali-Somalia–Turkey relations

the course of the 16th century, Somali-Portuguese tensions would remain high and the increased contact between Somali sailors and Ottoman corsairs worried

Somali-Rescue of Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted

States Navy SEALs raided a compound 12 miles north of the Somali city of Adado, killing nine Somali pirates and freeing their hostages, American Jessica Buchanan

Somali-Macro-Somali languages

Rendille Eastern Sam Boni Girirra Somali languages The following sound correspondences hold between Rendille, Aweer and Somali: The Eastern Sam or Dad group

Somali-Northern Somali

Northern Somali (Somali: Af Waqooyi) is a dialect of the Somali language and forms the basis for Standard Somali. It is spoken by more than 70% of the

Somali-Somali slave trade

shipped from the Somali port city of Zeila. A eunuch of Amhara origin would cost four dinars while a concubine would cost two dinars. Somali Adalite Sultan

Somali-Federal Parliament of Somalia

The Federal Parliament of Somalia (Somali: Golaha Shacabka Soomaaliya; often Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya; Arabic: البرلمان الاتحادي في الصومال)

Somali-Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Sheikh Mohamud (Somali; Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud; born 29 November 1955) is a Somali politician who has served as the president of Somalia since May 2022

Somali-Constitution of Somalia

of the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Dastuurka Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya) is the supreme law of Somalia. It provides the legal foundation

Somali-Ethiopia–Somalia relations

Pan-Somali Greater Somalia. In the first week of the conflict, Somali armed forces took southern and central Ogaden and for most of the war, the Somali army

Somali-Somali

Region Greater language, a Cushitic language culture cuisine Proto-, the ancestors of modern

Somali-Somalis in Sweden

Somalis in Sweden (Swedish: Somalier i Sverige; Somali: Soomaalida Iswiidhan) are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Somali ancestry or are Somali

Somali-Qolobaa Calankeed

2000 "Soomaaliyeey toosoo", the Somali national anthem from 2000 to 2012 See Help:IPA, Somali Latin alphabet and Somali phonology. Sometimes written qolabaa

Somali-Somali wild ass

The Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) is a subspecies of the African wild ass. It is found in Somalia, the Southern Red Sea region of Eritrea

Somali-Somali–Kenyan conflict

independence, the irredentist Somali government sought to incorporate the parts of Kenya NFD. the newly formed Somali Republic embedded it's operatives

Somali-Somali calendar

The Somali calendar, (Somali: Soomaali tiro ammin) which is a moon-and-sun-based system, was used by Somali herders and farmers to determine the seasons

Somali-Ancient inscriptions in Somalia

towns, and stone walls found in Somalia, such as the Wargaade Wall, are evidence of an old civilization in the Somali peninsula that predates Islam. Archaeological

Somali-Women in Somalia

Women in Somalia form a key part of Somali society, with clearly defined and important roles in the family and structure. This includes Somali women in

Somali-Independence Day (Somalia)

annually in Somalia on July 1. The date celebrates the unification of the Trust Territory of Somaliland and the State of Somaliland into the Somali Republic

Somali-Famine in Somalia

Famine in Somalia may refer to: 1992 famine in Somalia, which killed 200,000–300,000 people in Somalia 2011 East Africa drought, which killed 260,000 people

Somali-Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi; born April 10, 1985) is a Somali-American actor. He made his acting debut as Somali pirate Abduwali Muse in the biographical

Somali-Somali name

This article outlines Somali names. Although it is normal among Somalis to call one another by their given name, in more formal situations, honorific

Somali-Immigration to Somalia

Immigration in Somalia is regulated by the Somali Immigration Department of the Federal Government of Somalia. Due to the long absence of governmental

Somali-Somali Democratic Republic

The Somali Democratic Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiya Soomaaliyeed; Arabic: الجمهورية الديمقراطية الصومالية, al-Jumhūrīyah ad-Dīmuqrāṭīyah

Somali-Somali Stock Exchange

The Somali Stock Exchange (SSE), also known as the Somalia Stock Exchange, is the national bourse of Somalia founded by SEF. The Somali Stock Exchange

Somali-History of Somalis in Minneapolis–Saint Paul

of the Somalia-born Hussein Samatar's many civic contributions to Minneapolis. The Somali community in Minnesota is represented by various Somali-run organizations

Somali-Somalia Petroleum Corporation

The Somalia Petroleum Corporation (SPC), also known as the Somalia Petroleum Company, is a hydrocarbon exploration and production firm based in Mogadishu

Somali-Somali sparrow

The Somali sparrow (Passer castanopterus) is a species of bird in the family Passeridae found in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. It is considered

Somali-History of Somalis in Maine

council. Somalia portal Maine portal Somali American Somali diaspora Dalmar TV, a Somali-language television network History of the Somalis in Minneapolis–Saint

Somali-Somali language

spoken as a mother tongue by Somalis in Greater Somalia and the Somali diaspora. Somali is an official language in Somalia and Ethiopia, and a national

Somali-Somali bulbul

the name for Pycnonotus barbatus schoanus. The Somali bulbul is found in Djibouti, north-western Somalia and north-eastern Ethiopia. "Bulbuls « IOC World

Somali-List of presidents of Somalia

presidents. The president is the head of state of Somalia and the commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces. The current office holder is Hassan Sheikh

Somali-Administrative divisions of Somalia

Somaliland was one of six governorates of the new colony, the Somalia Governorate, and incorporated Somali-inhabited parts of the former Abyssinia. The governorate

Somali-Somália

Somália is a nickname, and may refer to: Wanderson de Paula Sabino (born 1977), nicknamed Somália, Brazilian striker Paulo Rogério Reis Silva (born 1984)

Somali-Somaliland

Arab and Somali merchants in their trade with the Roman and Greek world; the Romans and Greeks believed the source to have been the Somali peninsula

Somali-British Somaliland

Somaliland. During its existence, the territory was bordered by Italian Somalia, French Somali Coast and Abyssinia (temporarily Italian Ethiopia). From 1940 to

Somali-President 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

Somali-Demographics of Somalia

Somali communities. Somali society is traditionally ethnically endogamous. So to extend ties of alliance, marriage is often to another ethnic Somali from

Somali-Gadabuursi Somali Script

were also trained in the use of this alphabet. Kaddare Osmanya Somali orthography Somali alphabets, pronunciation and language at Omniglot Laitin, David

Somali-Isaaq genocide

Somali governments had continually supported the cause of Somali irredentism and the concept of 'Greater Somalia', a powerful sentiment many Somalis carried

Somali-Islamic Courts Union

"The Somali government has violated the accord and allowed Ethiopian troops to enter Somali soil." The TFG claimed that no Ethiopians were in Somalia and

Somali-Coastline of Somalia

Somalia's coastline consists of the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Guardafui Channel to the northeast and the Indian Ocean to the east. The total length

Somali-Oromia–Somali clashes

The Oromia–Somali clashes flared up in December 2016 following territorial disputes between Oromia region and Somali region's Government in Ethiopia.

Somali-American military intervention in Somalia (2007–present)

attacking Somali National Army forces. The defensive strikes allowed the Somali National Army and African Union Transition Mission in Somalia forces to

Somali-1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War

1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War, also known as the First Ogaden War marked the first military conflict between the newly established Somali Republic and

Somali-Anti-Somali sentiment

Anti-Somali sentiment or Somalophobia refers to fear, hostility, or other negative attitudes towards Somalis or Somali culture. Anti-Somali sentiment is

Somali-Islands of Somalia

islands of Somalia are located adjacent to the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Guardafui Channel at the apex of its territory, and the Somali Sea to the

Somali-List of districts in the Somali Region

subdivisions of Somali have been changed several times, often due to local clan groups claiming their own woreda, and the boundary between the Somali and Oromia

Somali-Proto-Somali

Horn Africa are possible candidates of Proto-Somali. After the collapse of Macrobia, several proto-Somali ancient wealthy city-states emerged, such as

Somali-British Military Administration (Somaliland)

political party, the Somali Youth Club (SYC), was subsequently established in Mogadishu in 1943; it was later renamed the Somali Youth League (SYL). The

Somali-Mogadishu

Regional Somali Language Academy is an intergovernmental regulating body for the Somali language in the Horn region. In January 2015, President of Somalia Hassan

Somali-Somali and the Forest Spirit

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-War in Somalia (2006–2009)

The Ethiopian invasion of Somalia, also known as the Ethiopian occupation of Somalia or the Ethiopian intervention in the Somali Civil War, was an armed

Somali-Sexuality in Somalia

colonial era scholar and administrator stated that Somali males are nonsentimental creatures, stating: The Somali is not a sentimental creature and has not much

Somali-The Somali Dervish

The Somali Dervish was an epic film directed by Said Salah and Amar Sneh between 1983 and 1985. It is one of the few full-length feature films to have

Somali-Horn of Africa

al Barbar ("Land of the Berbers"). It is also known as the Somali peninsula or, in the Somali language, Geeska Afrika, Jasiiradda Soomaali or Gacandhulka

Somali-List of presidents of the Somali Region, Ethiopia

Politics in Ethiopia's Somali region since 1991" Archived 2011-08-31 at the Wayback Machine, Bildhaan: the International Journal of Somali Studies, 6 (2006)

Somali-Khedivate's Somali Coast

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

Somali-Somali Outlaws

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-Somalis in the United Kingdom

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

Somali-Somali cuisine

sometimes consumed with Somali curry, soup, or stew. Muufo is another type of Somali flatbread popular within south Somalia and is usually eaten with

Somali-List of equipment of the Somali Armed Forces

active equipment of the Somali Armed Forces. Retired equipment is listed at the bottom. Among firearms associated with the Somali National Army and reported

Somali-Afar–Somali clashes

The Afar–Somali clashes are territorial conflicts between the Afar and Somali Regions of Ethiopia. The current conflict which began in 2014, is centered

Somali-Somali invasion of Ogaden

The Somali invasion of Ogaden took place in July 1977 when the Somali Army attacked in two formations. The main force had the aim of seizing Jijiga, Harar

Somali-Somali coup d'état

Somali coup d'état may refer to: 1978 Somali coup d'état attempt 1969 Somali coup d'état This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title

Somali-Somali drought (2021–present)

for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, called for urgent action. In November 2021 the Somali Humanitarian Response Plan for 2021 is 66% funded. The Somali Humanitarian

Somali-June 1993 attack on Pakistani military in Somalia

that occurred concurrently in different parts of the Somali capital of Mogadishu, between Somali citizens & militias against the Pakistani peacekeeping

Somali-1992 famine in Somalia

1992 famine in Somalia resulted from a severe drought and devastation caused by warring factions in southern Somalia, primarily the Somali National Front

Somali-African Union Mission to Somalia

Tanzania offered to train Somali government troops, but not to deploy peacekeepers. On 9 February 2007 a gathering of 800 Somali demonstrators in north Mogadishu

Somali-Ayr (clan)

Ayr (Somali: Cayr or Ceyr), Muhammad Madarkicis Hiraab is a Somali clan, part of the larger Habar Gidir Hawiye clan. The Ayr clan is the eldest Habargidir

Somali-Somalis in Ethiopia

4%) and Amhara (27%). The Somali population in Ethiopia make up around 30% of the total Somali population worldwide. Somalis have inhabited the interiors

Somali-Ethiopia–Somalia border

while Somali people agreed the British to demarcate Ethiopia and British Somaliland excluding Haud in Ethiopia. In the treaty, Britain ceded Somali territory

Somali-Somali Region

The Somali Region (Somali: Deegaanka Soomaalida, Amharic: ሱማሌ ክልል, romanized: Sumalē Kilil, Oromo: Naannoo somaalee, Arabic: المنطقة الصومالية), also

Somali-Ancient Somali city-states

of the Somali people were an important link in the Horn of Africa connecting the region's commerce with the rest of the ancient world. Somali sailors

Somali-History of Jews in Somalia

Yemenite-Somali Jews served as prominent leaders in successive Somali governments of the 1960s and 1970s. However, in the 1970s when Somalia joined the

Somali-Somali National University

Somali National University (SNU) (Somali: Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: الجامعة الوطنية الصومالية, Italian: Università Nazionale Somala) is

Somali-Somali Jet

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-2024 in Somalia

"Suicide attack rocks Somali capital Mogadishu". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 17 January 2024. "Puntland President Deni Inaugurated". The Somali Digest. 25 January

Somali-Somali First Division

The Somali National League (Somali: Heerka Koowaad ee Soomaali), formerly the Somali Premier League, is the Somali professional league for men's association

Somali-Operation Gothic Serpent

military operation conducted in Mogadishu, Somalia, by an American force code-named Task Force Ranger during the Somali Civil War in 1993. The primary objective

Somali-Somali Relief and Development Society

need throughout the country. The Somali Relief and Development Society was founded in 2006 during the civil war in Somalia. It emerged as a response to the

Somali-Somalia's Pidgin Italian

Somalia's Pidgin Italian (also called "Italian Somali Pidgin") is a language indigenous to Italian Somalia. It is the result of mixing Italian with Somalo

Somali-Somali sheep

The Somali sheep, Somali language: Ido Soomaali occasionally known as the Somali Blackhead sheep, is a hair sheep native to Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia

Somali-Somalia affair

The Somalia affair was a 1993 Canadian military scandal, prompted by the beating to death of Shidane Arone, a Somali teenager, at the hands of two Canadian

Somali-List of Ethiopian–Somali wars and conflicts

Ethiopian war in Somalia Somali Civil War 2007–2008 Ethiopian crackdown in Ogaden 2022 al-Shabaab invasion of Ethiopia Ethiopian–Somali conflict Military

Somali-Ethiopian–Somali conflict

The Ethiopian–Somali conflict is a territorial and political dispute between Ethiopia, Somalia, and insurgents in the area. Originating in the 1300s, the

Somali-Somali Rebellion

The Somali Rebellion was the beginning of the civil war in Somalia that occurred in the 1980s and early 1990s. The rebellion started in 1978 when President

Somali-War in Somalia

War in Somalia can refer to: Somali Civil War (1991–present) War in Somalia (1992–1993) U.N. Unified Task Force Somalia War (2006–2009), Ethiopian intervention

Somali-Hargeisa

Hargeisa (/hɑːrˈɡeɪsə/ har-GAY-sə; Somali: Hargeysa; Arabic: هرجيسا, romanized: Harjīsā) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Somaliland

Somali-Somalia Reconciliation and Restoration Council

in Somalia sympathetic to Osama bin Laden." He also "warned that militant Islamist Pakistani proselytizers were active in Mogadishu and other Somali cities

Somali-Ogaden

(pronounced and often spelled Ogadēn; Somali: Ogaadeen, Amharic: ውጋዴ/ውጋዴን) is one of the historical names used for the modern Somali Region which forms the eastern

Somali-Factions in the Somali Civil War

leaders which have held de facto control over vast areas within Somalia. First Somali resistance group. Leaders: Dr. Hassan Ali Mire, Abdullahi Yusuf

Somali-Greater Somalia

and supported Somali insurgents against Kenya. In 1946 the Somali Youth League selected Harar as the future capital of Greater Somalia and subsequently

Somali-Western Somali Liberation Front

The Western Somali Liberation Front (Somali: Jabhadda Xoreynta Somali Galbeed; abbreviated WSLF) was an Ogaden separatist group fighting in eastern Ethiopia

Somali-Cinema of Somalia

Ogaden Somalia, with nearly all Somali actors. Growing out of the Somali people's rich storytelling tradition, the first few feature-length Somali films

Somali-Somali literature

Somali literature is the literature used by the ethnic Somalis of Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, Ogadenia, and Kenya. Due to the Somali

Somali-Somali diaspora

The Somali diaspora or Qurbajoogta refers to Somalis who were born in Greater Somalia and reside in areas of the world that they were not born in. The

Somali-List of Somalis

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