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  One of the most important social pillars of Somalia is its clan culture. Clannism is the practice of prioritizing loyalty to one's family and clan before anything else. Over the centuries, clannism gained a stronger hold on Somalia's social, economic, and political systems. Sometimes, clannism has promoted harmony in the country, and sometimes it has been a major obstacle to Somalia's stability and progress. Here's a complete breakdown of clannism in Somalia and its impact on the country. What are Clans in Somalia? Clans are rooted in lineage and genealogy and are considered the primary social unit in Somalia. Each clan is divided into sub-clans that play a major role in social and political interactions. This is because all members of a clan support one another in nearly all aspects of life, including economic and political pursuits. Impact of Clannism on Somalia One of the biggest effects of clannism in Somalia is how it has fragmented the country. In many cases, cl...

  Ethiopia and Somalia share a land border which has been the cause of a number of military conflicts in the past and resulted in a strained relationship between the two countries. In this article, we talk about the history of Ethiopian and Somali diplomatic relations and where they currently stand. The Early Religious Conflicts The earliest Somali-Ethiopian conflict first began in the 14 th  century when the Muslim regime of Somalia destroyed Coptic churches . This began centuries of conflict between the Muslims and the Christians of the region. Both groups attempted to gain power through external help, such as the Ottoman Empire and the Portuguese Empire. Centuries of conflict later, the Muslims moved towards Somaliland while the Christians formed present-day Ethiopia, demarcated by a boundary between the two groups. In fact, the hostility between the two countries is often attributed to this long-drawn battle. The Ogaden War In 1948, the British regime in Somaliland gave co...