Darod

The Darod ( ) is a Somali clan. The semi-legendary forefather of this clan is Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti, more commonly known as Darod. The clan primarily settles the apex of the Horn of Africa and its peripheries, Ogaden and both sides of the Kenya–Somalia border. The Darod clan is the largest Somali clan family in the Horn of Africa.

The Darod ( ) is a Somali clan. The semi-legendary forefather of this clan is Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti, more commonly known as Darod. The clan primarily settles the apex of the Horn of Africa and its peripheries, Ogaden and both sides of the Kenya–Somalia border. The Darod clan is the largest Somali clan family in the Horn of Africa.

Distribution

The Darod are believed to be a large Somali clan both in terms of population size and land inhabitation. The Darod constitute a big presence in the Somali Region of Ethiopia and are also one of the largest Somali clan in North Eastern Province of Kenya. Within Somalia, the Darod are also one of the largest clans, with traditional strongholds in the north, modern day Puntland state which is dominated by the Harti subclan of Darod. In addition, the Marehan, Ogaden, Jidwaaq, and Harti Darod members are also settled further down south in the Gedo region as well as the Middle Jubba and Lower Jubba regions of Somalia. The Darod in Somalia, roughly corresponds to the Darod's settled within the Jubbaland and Puntland states. In northern Somalia, the Darod settle in Sool, Sanaag regions and the cayn regions. Major Darod Settlements within Somalia include Galkacyo, Kismaayo, Bosaso, and Garowe. Darod are also the largest clan in Jigjiga in Ethiopia, and Garissa in Northern Kenya.

Sons of Sheikh Darod Ismail

Ahmad bin Abdirahman: Sade Darod Muhammad bin Abdirahman: Kablalax Darod Hussien bin Abdirahman: Tanade Darod Yousuf bin Abdirahman: Awrtable Darod Eissa bin Abdirahman: Cisse Darod

Royalty

Ahmed Girri Bin Hussein Al Somali, Jidwaaq Absame, 16th century Adalite Leader Garad Matan Bin Uthman Bin Khalid 16th century Adalite General Imam Ahmed I Ibrahim Al Ghazi, Geri Koombe, de facto Adal ruler Ali Yusuf Kenadid, Majerteen, Last Sultan of the Sultanate of Hobyo , second sultan of the Sultanate of Hobyo]] Mohamoud Ali Shire, Warsangeli, Sultan of former "British Somaliland" (1897–1960) Ugas Yasin Ugas Abdurahman former ruler of Bosaso Ali Yusuf Kenadid, Majerteen, Last Sultan of the Sultanate of Hobyo , former president of Puntland]] Xasan Deyl, chief caaqil of Bah Cali Gheri during independence Garaad Abdulahi Garaad Soofe, first chief caaqil of Bah Cali Gheri in 21st century Yuusuf Kooreeye, chief caaqil of Ararsame during and prior to independence Omar Amey, the chief caaqil of Ararsame during colonialism Garaad Kulmiye Garad Mohammed Garad Dool Garaad Wiil Waal, Bartire, the current chief of the Absame. Garad Adan Bin Kooshin, Supreme Garad of Geri Koombe 19th Century

Writers and musicians

Aadan Carab, Dhulbahante, poet who narrated the Dhulbahante genocide at the hands of European colonialists in the Darawiish era Abdulkadir Hersi Siyad Yamyam, Marehan, was a Somali poet and playwright. Ahmed Farah Ali Idaaja, Marehan, one of the first Somali language writers and "father" of the Somali written folklore Nuruddin Farah, Ogaden, World-famous Somali novelist Ahmed Rasta, Marehan, singer. nicknamed Boqorka Codka (King of Voice.) , singer-songwriter and former MP in the Federal Parliament of Somalia]]Aar Maanta, Ogaden, Somali-British singer-songwriter, actor, composer, instrumentalist and music producer. Ahmed Biif, Dishiishe, former singer whom turned into a preacher Mohamed Nuur Giriig, Warsangeli, Classical Singer. (1935–2002) Saado Ali Warsame, Dhulbahante, singer-songwriter and former MP in the Federal Parliament of Somalia Faarax Maxamed Jaamac Cawl, Warsangeli, writer Careys Ciise Kaarshe, Awrtable, poet.

Military leaders and personnel

Faarax Qarshe, Darawiish governor of Bah Udgoon General Sulub Ahmed Firin, Abaskuul Jidwaaq Absame, Somalia Chief Police Commander Adan Ali Gurey, Dhulbahante, commander of Golaweyne Suleiman Aden Galaydh, Dhulbahante Darawiish commander at Cagaarweyne Haji Yusuf Barre, Dhulbahante, commander of the biggest battle in Darawiish history, i.e. Jidbali; made the last stand at Taleh Yusuf Agararan, Dhulbahante, led most successful Darawiish raid since Dul Madoba Ibraahin Xoorane, Dhulbahante, Darawiish commander who killed Richard Corfield , Somali Army General, former Head of Somali Police and one of the leaders of 1969 coup d'état of Somalia]] Axmed Aarey, Dhulbahante, Darawiish artillery commander who abetted Richard Corfield's death Afqarshe Ismail, Dhulbahante, former Darawiish spokesman-poet; first person to die in an airstrike in Africa Nur Hedik, Dhulbahante, commander of the Dooxato (Darawiish cavalry) who had a Shiikhyaale regiment named after him Abdulkadir Sheikh Dini, Marehan, former minister of defence of Somalia Abdullahi Anod, Marehan, former head commander of Somali Military Forces Mohammed Said Hersi Morgan, Majeerteen, Defense Minister Under The Siad Barre Government Yusuf Osman Dhumal, Marehan, former head commander of Somali Military Forces Abdirizak Haji Hussein, Majeerteen, former prime minister of Somalia, and former secretary general of the Somali Youth League. Barre Adan Shire Hiiraale, Marehan, former minister of defence of Somalia, Head Jubba Valley Alliance Jama Ali Korshel, Warsangeli, Somali Army general, former head of Somali Police and one of the leaders of 1969 coup d'état of Somalia Ahmed Warsame, Marehan, head of the Somali Military Academy. Abdullahi Ahmed Jama, Warsangeli, former Minister of Jusqqtice and 1977 Ogaden War Veteran Mohamed Abshir Muse, Majerteen, first commander of the Somali Police Force Bashir Abdi Mohammed "Ameeriko", Majerteen, current Somali federal government police force commander , first Somali world champion in the 1500 metres]]General Mohamed Hussien Daa'ud "Xiirane", Awrtable, a High Commanding General in the Ogaden War

Politicians

Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmajo), Marehan, former president of Somalia Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, Majeerteen, former president of Somalia, first president and founding father of Puntland Abdirahman Omar Mohamed (Dr. Cunaaye), Awrtable, was the former director of Benaadir Regional Medical, Public Health, and Epidemiology Services Abdi Farah Shirdon, Marehan, former prime minister of Somalia Hirsi Bulhan Farah Majeerteen, former minister in the civilian government of the 1960s, political prisoner and Pan-Somalist. Aden Ibrahim Aw Hirsi, Marehan, Author, Politician – Former minister of planning of Jubaland state of Somalia. Abdirashid Shermarke, Majeerteen, second president of Somalia, 1967–1969 , first and only female Somali pilot]]Mohamed Aden Sheikh, Marean premier Somali intellectual and former head of Somali Technological Development, Minister of Information, Minister of Education, Head of the Ideology Bureau SRRC Omar Haji Massale, Marehan, former minister of defence of Somalia Abdiweli Gaas, Majeerteen current president of Puntland Abdi Shire Warsame, Marehan, former Somali ambassador to Kenya and China and former Foreign Affairs State minister in Transitional National Government Ahmed Mohamed Islam(Axmed Madoobe), Ogaden, President of Jubbaland State of Somalia Abdiwahid Gonjeh, Marehan, former prime minister of Somalia, member of upper house Ahmed Elmi Osman (Karaash), Dhulbahante, Minister of Interior of Puntland and former president of Khatumo State Fatimo Isaak Bihi, Marehan, first Somali female ambassador, Ambassador to Geneva, Director of the African Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdiasis Nur Hersi, Awrtable, the former Minister of Labor and Sports from 1970 to 1977 Abdi Mohamoud Omar, Ogaden, president of Somali region of Ethiopia Mohamed Abdi Yusuf, Awrtable, former prime minister of Somalia Abdulahi Sheik Ismael Fara-Tag, member of sen of upper house Abdihakim Abdullahi Haji Omar, Dhulbahante, Vice President of Puntland , president of Somalia]]Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, Marehan, Member of the Pan-African Parliament from Djibouti Abdirahman Farole, Majeerteen, former president of Puntland Abdirizak Haji Hussein, Majeerteen, former prime minister of Somalia, and former secretary general of the Somali Youth League. Abdirizak Jurile, Dishiishe, veteran politician, diplomat and professor. Former TFG minister of planning & International Cooperation, Former MP, former executive director of numerous UN and International organisations, Senator Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed, Marehan, former prime minister of Somalia Omar Sharmarke, Majeerteen, Prime Minister of Somalia, and son of Abdirashid Ali Shermarke Abdulkadir Abdi Hashi, Leelkase, State Minister of the Presidency for Planning and International Relations of Puntland Farah Ali Jama, Majeerteen, former Minister of Finance of Puntland Abdulahi Bille Nour, Dishiishe, Somali State Minister of Education, Cultural & Higher Education, One of Somali longest serving national MPs. , Somali supermodel, actress and entrepreneur]]Abdulrahman Jama Barre, Marehan, former foreign minister of Somalia and close relative of Siad Barre Shukran Hussein Gure, Ogaden, MP for Garissa County Jabir Mohamed Abdi is the current State Minister of Education of the Federal Government of Somalia Said Mohamed Rage, Dishiishe, Founder of Puntland Counter-piracy Agency and Puntland Minister of Ports, Marine Transportation and Marine Resource Farah Maalim, Ogaden, Deputy Speaker in the Parliament of Kenya Cabbaas Xuseen, Dhulbahante, first prime minister of the Darawiish (1895–1900) Xaashi Suni Fooyaan, Dhulbahante, peace-time prime minister of the Darawiish (1905–1906)

Engineers

Asli Hassan Abade, Ogaden, First Ever African Female Military Pilot Ali Matan Hashi, Marehan, first Somali pilot, commander of Somali Airforce 1959–1978, Minister of Justice, Minister of Health, Somali Nationalist. Ali Meggar, Darawiish naval commander

Athletes

Abdi Bile, Dhulbahante, former middle-distance runner and 1500m world champion in 1987.

Other

Iman (model), Majeerteen, a supermodel, actress and entrepreneur Fatima Jibrell, Dhulbahante, Somali-American environmentalist Hirsi Magan Isse, Majeerteen, scholar and one of the leaders of the Somalian revolution Nathif Jama Adam, Ogaden, Governor of Garissa County and former Head of the Sharjah Islamic Bank's Investments & International Banking Division Abdirahman Nur Hersi, Awrtable, The former Minister of Finance in Somalia and founding member and executive Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank

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