Hawiye

The Hawiye (or Hawiya) is a Somali clan, comprising about 25% of the Somali population. The Hawiye live in central and southern Somalia, but also in larger numbers in Kenya and Ethiopia. Like other Somalis, Hawiye members trace their ancestry to Irir Samaale. The CIA and Human Rights Watch indicate that Hawiye is the largest Somali clan.^[1]^[2] Other sources, including the Canadian Report of the Somalia Commission of Inquiry, indicate that the Darod is the largest Somali clan.^[3]^[4]

Sub-clans of Hawiye

Alphabetical list of the subclans of the Hawiye:^[5]

Abgaal
Ajuran
Baadicadde
- Subeer
- Afgaab
- Maamiye
- Ilaawe
- Xaamud
- Ibrahim Baadicadde
Degodia
Duduble
Gaaljecel
Garre
Gidir Karanle
Habar Gedir
- Sacad
- Saleebaan
- Saruur
- Cayr
Hantire
Hawadle
Hiilebi
Iilawaay
Jiidle
Jijeele
Kaariye Karanle
Mariixaan Gorgaarte
Mayle Gorgaarte
Moobleen
Murale
Murosade
Sheikhaal
Silcis
Sixawle Karanle
Raaranle
Udeejeen
Wacdaan
Wacweytan
Wadalaan
Xaskul
Xawaadle

Notable Hawiye persons

Political

Abdullahi Issa, Prime minister of Somalia 1949-1960, chairman of the SYL political party.
Aden Abdullahi Osman, The first president of Somalia 1960-1967.
Haji Farah Ali Omar, The first Somali finance minister, the inventor of the Somali five shilling
Mohammed Farah Aidid, Chairman of USC, leader who ousted Siad Barre's regime in 1991.
Xaawo Cawaale Abtidoon, First female Somali MP and cabinet minister in 1960s.
Ali Shido Omar , one the earlist members of SYL and former vice chairman.
Abdu Yusuf, Foreign minister of Kenya 1988-1992.
Cabdullahi Axmed Caddoow, former governor of the Central of Bank of Somalia.
Hussein Mohamed Farrah, a leader of southern Somalia, since his father died in 1996-1998. He resigned his position following a peace process between Salbalar administraton and Soodare Group.
Ali Mahdi Muhammad, Interim president of Somalia.
Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, Former president, 2000-2004.
Ali Mohammed Ghedi, Prime Minister of Somalia since 2004.
Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, Leader of Islamic Courts of Somalia.
Asha Haji Elmi, Peace activist

Military Officials

General Daud Abdulle Hirsi, The first Somali with the rank of general in the first Somali Army.
Major General Salad Gabeyre Kediye, Father of the 1969 revolution.
Gen. Mohammed Warsame 'Caare', Four-star General, hero of 1964 and 1977 wars with Eithiopia.
General Aftooje, High ranking general in former Somali Armed Forces.
Colonel Shabeel, a prominent leader in ousting Siad barre's regime.

Traditional authority

Olol Diinle, Sultan of Ajuran.
Guuleed Faarax Jeex, 19th century ruler of Hobyo. He captured and arrested Kenadid.
Cashiir Maddoow, 19th century Sultan of the Hantire based in Buulomareegto, Lower Shabelle
Sheekh Xasan Barsame, Anti colonial leader in early parts on the 20th century.
Xassan Geedi Abtoow, Traditional authority of Mogadishu.

Religious

Xassan Cadde Fiqi, Early 20th century Islamic judge.
Sheekh Nuur Hussein, the late highly-respected Islamic scholar in Somalia.
Sheekh Maxamed Boqolsoon, the late highly-respected Islamic scholar in Somalia.
Sheekh Cali Cilmi Yare, Prominent Islamic scholar d. 1989.
Sheekh Maxamed Iimaan, One of the foremost Somali judges.

Literature

Cabdi Bashiir Indhobuur, Prominent poet and composer who wrote many famous patriotic songs.
Sugaal Cabdulle Cumar, Leading Somali poet and playwright of recent times

Popular Culture

Halima Khaliif Omar 'Magool' 1948-2004, revered Somali singer and musician.
K'naan, well-known singer

Notes

^ Central Intelligence Agency (2002). "Ethnic Groups". Somalia Summary Map. Retrieved February 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
^ Human Rights Watch (1990). "Somalia: Human Rights Developments". Human Rights Watch World Report 1990. Retrieved November 21. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
^ "The Situation in Somalia". Report of the Somali Commission of Inquiry, Vol. 1. Retrieved November 21. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
^ Somalia Assesment 2001, Annex B: Somali Clan Structure, Country Information and Policy Unit, Home Office, Great Britain
^ World Bank (2005). "Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics" (PDF). Appendix 2: Lineage Charts. pp. 56–57. Retrieved June 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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[CIA-1] Central Intelligence Agency (2002). "Ethnic Groups". Somalia Summary Map. Retrieved February 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

[HRW-2] Human Rights Watch (1990). "Somalia: Human Rights Developments". Human Rights Watch World Report 1990. Retrieved November 21. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

[Canadian-3] "The Situation in Somalia". Report of the Somali Commission of Inquiry, Vol. 1. Retrieved November 21. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

[4] Somalia Assesment 2001, Annex B: Somali Clan Structure, Country Information and Policy Unit, Home Office, Great Britain

[WB-5] World Bank (2005). "Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics" (PDF). Appendix 2: Lineage Charts. pp. 56–57. Retrieved June 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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