The Darod is a Somali clan. The forefather of this clan is Sheikh 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, the Somali hinterlands adjacent to Oromia (Ogaden), and both sides of the Kenya–Somalia border. The Darod clan is the largest Somali clan family in the Horn of Africa.
Mohamed Abdi Hashi was a Somali politician, who served as the president of USP during the 1990s. He hailed from the Dhulbahante clan, Qayaad sub clan.
The Harti, (Somali: Harti), are a Somali clan that trace their lineage back to SalehAbdi (Harti). They are a sub-clan of the larger Darod clan. Notable sub-clans within Harti include the Majeerteen, Dhulbahante, and the Warsengeli. They predominantly reside in the apex of the Horn of Africa and its surrounding regions. Furthermore, in the southern territories, the clan's settlements span both sides of the Kenya-Somalia border.
Dr. Saad Ali Shire Naleye is British-Somaliland politician, agronomist and economist, who is currently serving as the Minister of Finance of Somaliland. Shire formerly served as the Foreign Minister of Somaliland. He is also served as the Minister of Planning and National Development of Somaliland. He is a founder member of many academic institutions and professional associations including The University of Hargeisa, the University of Burao, Somaliland Society of Agriculture, Somaliland Economics Association, Somaliland Statistics Association, and Somaliland Society of UK.
Yasin Haji Mohamoud Hiir also known as Faratoon (Faraton) is a Somaliland politician, who is currently the speaker of Somaliland's Lower House of Parliament.
Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye Farid is a Somalilander politician, who served as the Defence Minister of Somaliland from his appointment in 2019 to 2024.
Sulayman Yusuf Ali (Koore) (Somali: Saleebaan Yuusuf Cali Koore) is a Somali politician and former military officer who is presently serving as Somaliland's Minister of Information and National Guidance.President Muse Bihi Abdi appointed Koore as Minister of Water Resources for Somaliland in 2017. Koore also served as Minister of Agriculture under President Egal's administration and also thirteen years as a member of parliament of Somaliland.
Mohamoud Hassan Saad also known as Saajin is a Somaliland politician, who is currently serving as the Minister of Commerce, Industries and Tourism of Somaliland.
Jama Mohamoud Egal is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Minerals of Somaliland. He hails from Sanbuur sub-clan of the Habr Je'lo Isaaq
Mohamed Ahmed Mohamoud Awad is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Minister of Investment Promotion of Somaliland.
Mustafe Mohamoud Ali Bile is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Minister of Justice of Somaliland.
Said Sulub Mohamed is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries of Somaliland. He also served as the Minister of Public Works and Housing.
Hassan Mohammed Ali Gafadhi is a Somali politician, who currently serves as the Minister of Planning and National Development of Somaliland. He is the former Minister of Livestock and Fisheries of Somaliland.
Events of 2020 in Somaliland.
The Ministry of Presidency of the Republic of Somaliland (MoP) was a Somaliland government ministry which is concerned about the presidential affairs. The last minister was Mohamoud Hashi Abdi
Zamzam Abdi Adan is a Somali politician, who served as the Minister of Education and Science of Somaliland from July 2010 to February 2015, becoming the first female minister to hold this position. In February 2015, after a cabinet reshuffle she was appointed as Minister of Finance where she served until the end of Silanyo's administration. She was one of four ministers who served throughout Silanyo's administration from 2010 to 2017, along Saad Ali Shire, Mohamoud Hashi Abdi and Khalil Abdillahi Ahmed.
Mohamed Hashi Elmi is a Somali politician who served as the Minister of Finance of Somaliland from July 2010 to March 2012. He is the former mayor of Hargeisa from 1993 to 1996.
Hassan Ismail Yusuf is a Somaliland politician, He served as Minister of Health and Labor of Somaliland in 2002 and as Minister of Health of Somaliland, from December 2017 to April 2019.
Liban Yusuf Osman is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Health Development. He formerly served as the Deputy and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland. A year and have ago, Liban formerly served the same position of the Deputy Minister of Health Development of Somaliland. He also served as the deputy Minister of Public Works and Housing of Somaliland.
