Within these clans are various subclans and sub-subclans ... In 1960 the colonial powers departed, and a dreamy nationalism seized the Somali people. With visions of a unified country, Somaliland ...

By some estimates, Somalia’s civil war has killed as many as half a million people and displaced nearly ... propaganda through their smartphones. Clans are still a key arbiter of many aspects ...

The Somali government is working to mediate between the affected clans, with Director Sanbaloolshe particularly seeking the cooperation of Hawadle elders to ensure the soldiers' bodies are ...