Throughout history, Mogadishu was always this metropolitan and diverse city – being a major port and a city at its economical peak during the 19th
Below are excerpts taken from various sources and select documents determining the formation of city states and the commonalities it had based on migration, trade
Sheekhall Jasiira (Somali: Shiikhaal Jaziira, Arabic: شيخال الجزيرة) also known as Shiikhaal Ba Hassan (Somali: Ba Xassan, Arabic: شيخال با حسن) are a Benadiri/12 Koofi[1] clan mainly from the southern
Gamedle (Somali: Gaameedle Arabic: جامدل) are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal cities of; Marka[1] and Mogadishu.[2] Overview The Gamedle clan are said to be of Hadrami ancestry according to their
Fasahale (Somali: Fasahaale Arabic:فصحالي) more commonly known as Kafaari are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal city of Marka.[1] The Kafaari have specialised in the manufacture of