{{pp|small=yes}} {{short description|Sub-clan of the Somali Darod clan}} {{About|a Somali clan|an overview of all Somali clans|Somali clans}} {{AI-generated|date=November 2025}} {{Infobox tribe | name = Dishiishe<br>دشيشى | image = Ugaaska Dishiishe.jpg | caption = Ugas Hassan Ugas Yasin, the current supreme traditional clan elder of Dishiishe | type = Darod Somali Clan | ethnicity = {{flagicon|Somalia}}Somali | location = {{flagicon|Somalia}}Somalia<br>{{flagicon|Oman}}Oman<br>{{flagicon|Yemen}}Yemen | language = {{flagicon|Somalia}}Somali<br>{{flagicon|Arab League}}Arabic | religion = Sunni Islam | branches = *Abdalle Abdirahman '''(''Makadoor'')''' **Ishaq Abdalle '''(''Reer Boqor'')''' **Abdikarim Abdalle *Ismael Abdirahman **Yonis Ismail **Saed Ismail **Ugar Ismail ***Abdalle Ugar ***Abdikarim Ugar '''(''Bah Wadaag'')''' ***Jibril Ugar '''(''Reer Xaaji'')''' | parent_tribe = Harti | image_size = | descended = Sheikh Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti }}
'''The Dishishe''' ({{langx|so|Dishiishe}}, Arabic {{lang|Ar|{{nq|دشيشى}}}}) 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'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://biyokulule.com/Bosaso_history.htm|title=Bosaso history|website=biyokulule.com|access-date=2023-01-22|archive-date=2023-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418100553/https://www.biyokulule.com/Bosaso_history.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bosaso History |url=http://biyokulule.com/Bosaso_history.htm |website=Biyokulule |access-date=January 27, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Somalia: Information on the Darod-Dishishee subclan whose traditional homeland is near Bossasso and Waiye in Bari region |url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab2e4f.html |website=Refworld.org |access-date=January 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab2e4f.html | title=Refworld | Somalia: Information on the Darod-Harti-Dishishee subclan whose traditional homeland is near Waiye and Bossasso in Bari region }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ugaas Xasan Ugaas Yaasiin oo asteeyay kuraasta Beesha Dishiishe |url=https://www.somaliaonline.com/community/topic/224764-ugaas-xasan-ugaas-yaasiin-oo-asteeyay-kuraasta-beesha-dishiishe/ |website=Somaliaonline |date=March 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Beesha Reer Xaaji (Dishiishe) oo caleema saartay Garaad cusub + Sawiro |url=https://burucnews.wordpress.com/2009/05/31/beesha-xaaji-axmed-harti-dishiishe-oo-caleema-saartay-garaad-cusub-sawiro/ |access-date=January 28, 2023}}</ref>
==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.
thumb|Th. von Heuglin's 1857 explorations of the Somali Coast and Gulf of Aden, as mapped by A. Petermann
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taariikhdii Ugaas Yaasiin |url=https://somalitalk.com/2000/dec/ugaas.html |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=somalitalk.com}}</ref>
The Italian explorer Giulio Baldacci who travelled along Somali coasts in 1906-1909 said:
<blockquote>"About {{frac|3|1|2}} 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."</blockquote>
thumb|Bosaso 1926
They are considered fraternal clans of Majerten, Warsangeli, Dhulbahante, and other clans, of Harti and Darod. thumb|Traditional territory inhabited by the various Somali clans shown
==Lineage== {{tree list}} * Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti (Darod) **Mohamed ("Kablalah") ***Abdi("Kombe") ****Salah("Harti") *****Ahmed Harti (''Mooracase'') ******Ismail Ahmed *******Waeys Ismail (''Tiinle'') *******Nuh Ismail (''Maganlabe'') *******Abdalle Ismail (''Gabtanle'') *******Mohamud Ismail ('''''Dishishe''''') ********Abdirahman Mohamud (''Miyirwaaq'') ********Abdalle Abdirahman (''Makadoor'') *********Ishaq Abdalle (''Reer Boqor'') *********Abdikarim Abdalle **********Ali Abdikarim (''Reer Sakariye'') **********Mohamud Abdikarim ********Ismail Abdirahman *********Yonis Ismail *********Saed Ismail *********Ugar Ismail **********Abdalle Ugar **********Jibril Ugar (''Reer Xaaji'') ***********Mu'awiye Jibril ***********Osman Jibril ************Mohamed Isse O. (''Reer Maxamed Ciise'') ************Fahiye Salah O. (''Reer Faahiye'') ************Roble Osman *************Gobdon Roble *************Ishaq Roble *************Salah Roble *************Mohamud Roble **************Mohamed Mohamud **************Muse Mohamud ("Reer Muuse") **********Abdikarim Ugar (''Bah Wadaag'') ***********Ishaq Abdikarim ************Ahmed Ishaq (''Reer Ugaas'') ************Saleban Ishaq ************Mohamed Ishaq {{tree list/end}}<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20200719225452/http://www.biyokulule.com/taxataranMooro.htm</ref>
==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== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[http://www.abtirsi.com/view.php?person=5803 Dishiishe genealogy] *[http://www.biyokulule.com/taxataranMooro.htm Buugga Taxa-taran, Maxamuud Bile Dubbe.http://www.biyokulule.com/taxataranMooro.htm]
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