Mohamed Farah Tahar

Mohamed Farah Tahar
Mohamed Farah Tahar
Born	(1984-02-16) February 16, 1984 (age 41) Hargeisa, Somaliland
Occupation	Traditional elder (Caaqil)
Title	Caaqil (Traditional Elder)

Mohamed Farah Tahar (born February 16, 1984) is a traditional elder (Caaqil) in Somaliland. community mediation and the application of customary law within the Maroodi Jeex region.

Traditional leadership

Mohamed Farah Tahar is a Somaliland traditional elder and community mediator based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. He is involved in conflict resolution and peace-building initiatives at the community level, utilizing Somali customary law (Xeer) to mediate local disputes. Tahar is also recognized for his contributions to local literature and cultural scholarship in the Maroodi Jeex region. ^[1]

References

• Qaran News. “Somaliland Diaspora: Avoiding Tribalism and Promoting National Development.” Qaran News, 19 Dec 2025. (qarannews.com)
• Hargeisa Press. “Nabadda waa Hantida Qaaliga ah ee Aynu Wada Leehanahey.” Hargeisa Press, Dec 2025. (hargeisapress.com)
• GovAfrika Journal / Dev Community. “Mohamed Farah Tahar – The Elder‑Scholar Bridging Knowledge and Tradition.” GovAfrika Journal / Dev.to, 20 Jun 2025. (dev.to)
• LinkedIn. “Mohamed Farah Tahar.” LinkedIn Profile. (so.linkedin.com)
• Google Scholar. “Mohamed Farah Tahar.” Google Scholar Profile. (scholar.google.com)
• Caaqil (Mohamed Farah Tahar) (May 6, 2025). "Subeer Awal Waxa Waalaya Laba Suldaan Oo Isku Reer Ah" [Traditional Leader Mohamed Tahar discusses community issues] (Video interview). Sahan TV. Retrieved December 21, 2025.

1. Mohamed Farah Tahar (December 9, 2025). "Nabadda waa Hantida Qaaliga ah ee Aynu Wada Leehanahay". HargeisaPress. Retrieved December 22, 2025.