Deshiishe

The Dishishe (, Arabic ) also spelled Dashiishe, a prominent Somali clan within the Darod Harti lineage. They are a sub-clan of the Ahmed Harti (Mora'ase) , and are considered fraternal clans to the Gabtaanle, Tiinle, and Maganlabe. The Dishiishe primarily reside in the Puntland State of Somalia, notably in the Bari and Sanaag regions, with a presence also documented in Kismayo, southern Somalia. Beyond Somalia, the Dishishe also have a presence in Oman, predominantly in the Dhofar Governorate, and are also documented in Yemen. The forefather of this clan is Mohamud Ismail Ahmed Harti.

Overview

The Dishishe clan, a branch of the Darod Harti Somali, has a rich history intertwined with the establishment and development of Bosaso, a prominent port city in present-day Puntland, Somalia.

History

According to the observations of the mid-1800s German explorer and ornithologist, Theodor von Heuglin, the Dishiishe people are documented as having been among the earliest to establish numerous settlements within the Horn of Africa. Petermann's records identify several of these settlements, including Bender Qassim (Bosaso), historically known as Mosylon RasMarera, Bender Bäad, Ras Antara and Bender Chor.

Historical accounts and oral traditions suggest that the Dishishe were among the first settlers to recognize the potential of Bosaso's strategic coastal location.

As skilled merchants and entrepreneurs, the Dishishe established a thriving trading hub in Bosaso, capitalizing on its access to maritime routes and connections to inland communities. Their commercial activities fostered economic growth and attracted other settlers to the area, contributing to the city's expansion and prominence.

The Dishishe's legacy in Bosaso is reflected in their continued presence in the region and their contributions to the city's social and economic fabric. Their historical role as founders and merchants highlights their entrepreneurial spirit and their enduring impact on the development of Bosaso as a vital port city in Somalia.

Within the Dishishe clan, the position of head elder carries the esteemed traditional title of Ugaas. This title signifies not only leadership within the Dishishe but also confers a symbolic, nominal leadership role over the broader Harti clan confederation. Currently, the title of Ugaas is held by Ugas Hassan Ugas Yasin, who, by virtue of his position as the Dishishe head elder, is recognized as the nominal Ughas of the Harti clans.

The Italian explorer Giulio Baldacci who travelled along Somali coasts in 1906-1909 said:

"About hours' walk from Bet Nur, we came to Bander Kasim (also called by the Arabs: the native name is Bosaso), which was built about sixty years ago, the Kaptallah (a seafaring tribe, now almost extinct) being the first to build few huts there. They were joined by, not long after, by the Deshishe."

They are considered fraternal clans of Majerten, Warsangeli, Dhulbahante, and other clans, of Harti and Darod.

Lineage

*Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti (Darod)
**Mohamed (''Kablalah'')
***Abdi (''Kombe'')
****Salah (Harti)
*****Ahmed Harti (''Mooracase'')
******Waeys Ismail Ahmed (''Tiinle'')
******Nuh Ismail Ahmed (''Maganlabe'')
******Abdallah Ismail Ahmed (''Gabtanle'')
******Mohamud Ismail Ahmed (''Dishishe'')
*******Abdirahman Mohamud(''Miyirwaaq'')
********Abdalle Abdirahman (''Makadoor'')
*********Ishaq Abdalle(''Reer Boqor'')
*********Abdikarim Abdalle
**********Zakeriye Ali Abdikarim
**********Mohamud Abdikarim
********Ismael Abdirahman
*********Yonis Ismail
*********Saed Ismail
*********Ugar Ismail
**********Abdalle Ugar
**********Jibril Ugar (''Reer Xaaji'')
***********Mucawiye Jibril Ugar
***********Osman Jibril Ugar
************Mohamed Isse Osman Jibril
************Fahiye Salah Osman Jibril
************Roble Osman Jibril
*************Gabdon Roble
*************Ishaq Roble
*************Salah Roble
*************Mohamud Roble
**************Mohamed Mohamud
**************Muse Mohamud
**********Abdikarim Ugar (''Bah Wadaag'')
***********Ahmed Ishaq Abdikarim (''Reer Ugaas'')
***********Saleeban Ishaq Abdikarim
***********Mohamed Ishaq Abdikarimhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200719225452/http://www.biyokulule.com/taxataranMooro.htm

Notable People

Ugas Yasin Ugas Abdurahman, A highly respected and influential Ugas of the Dishishe Sultanate of Bosaso, serving from approximately 1940 to 2000.

Ugas Hassan Ugas Yasin, Current supreme traditional clan elder of Dishiishe/ nominal chief Ugas of Harti clans.

Abdirizak Jurile, veteran politician, diplomat and professor. Former TFG minister of Planning & International Cooperation, Former MP, former executive director of numerous UN and International organisations, and Senator.

Abdullahi Bile Noor, Former Minister of Education, Cultural & Higher Education, One of Somalia's longest-serving national MPs.

Said Mohamed Rage, Forner Minister of Ports, Marine Transport and Marine Resource of the Puntland state, founder of Puntland counter-piracy authority

Omar Ismail Waberi, Chairman of Horcad party. FGS MP.

Barkhad Ali Salah, First Mayor For Bosaso 1959-1963.

Hassan Abdallah Hassan, Somali politician, former Mayor of Bosaso, Member of Puntland Parliament

Abdisalam Bashiir Abdisalam, Somali Swedish politician. Former Mayor of Bosaso

Sainab Ugas Yasin, First female parliamentarian of Puntland 1998–2008. Women's inclusion to politics advocate.

Yasin Mire Mohamud, Somali politician, Former mayor of Bosaso.

References

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External links

Dishiishe genealogy

Darod
Somali clans