The Gadaboursis, a tribe with unclear origins: their apical ancestor was allegedly a bastard, an illegitimate child born from an adulterous relationship between his mother and an unknown man who came from elsewhere.
«“A bastard shall not enter into the assembly of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the assembly of the LORD.” (Deuteronomy 23:2, Hebrew Bible).»
«“Society has no interest in recognizing bastards.” (Napoleon)»
- “Gadabuursi, a term which popular etymologies derive from gudo, meaning ‘inside,’ and biirsanayya, meaning ‘to accumulate,’ and which would therefore mean ‘those who multiply from within.’ According to certain traditions widespread among neighboring clans, the mother of the Gadabuursi ancestors had been unable to name the father of the children she had given birth to. While the council of elders had proposed putting her to death to punish her misconduct, some members of the assembly had intervened on her behalf, saying: ‘What does it matter, since in this way we multiply.’
From Si’iid Da’uud Gadabuursi emerged three primary lineages: the Reer ‘Iise and the Habar Yuusuf (both grouped under the name Habar ‘Afan), as well as the Samaroon, descended from an eponymous ancestor whom legend sometimes portrays as an Arab immigrant who received the protection of Dir or, according to other versions, of the Isaaq Habar Awal.
Samaroon, later joined by three smaller clans (hence their name soo raa’), namely the Xeebjire, Jibra’iin and Ali Ganuun, gave rise to Makadoor or Makaduur, from whom descend two important lineages: the Maxaad ‘Ase and the larger Makahiil lineage (including the Bah Reer Xaamud, Bah Makahiil, Bah Jibra’iin, Bah Nadidoor, Bah Habar Gobo, Bah Mussafiin, Bah Madigaan, Bah ‘Aylo, etc.).
Along with the ‘Iisa, the Gadabuursi are the only major Dir clan to have remained in their region of origin. They occupy a territory situated between that of the ‘Iisa and the Isaaq, encompassing the localities of Borama, the clan’s principal town, the Haraawa Valley, ‘Aw Barre (Teferi Ber in Amharic), and Qabri Bahar, extending considerably into Ethiopian territory,” writes French diplomat Christian Bader in his book Brève histoire des clans Somali (1999, p. 75).
- The famous English explorer Richard Burton describes the Gadaboursi as a “bastard and ignoble race” in his book First Footsteps in East Africa: “The Gudabirsi, or Gudabursi, derive themselves from Dir and Aydur, thus claiming affinity with the Isa; others declare their tribe to be an offshoot from the Bahgoba clan of the Habr Awal, originally settled near Jabal Almis, and Bulhar, on the sea-shore. The Somal unhesitatingly stigmatize them as a bastard and ignoble race: a noted genealogist once informed me, that they were little better than Midgans or serviles. Their ancestors' mother, it is said, could not name the father of her child: some proposed to slay it, others advocated its preservation, saying, ‘Perhaps we shall increase by it.’ Hence the name of the tribe. The Gudabirsi are such inveterate liars that I could mountains; fix them no number between 3,000 and 10,000. They own the rough and rolling ground diversified with thorny hill and grassy vale, above the first or seaward range of mountains.” (p. 167).
- The English encyclopedia The Imperial Gazetteer, published in London, England, corroborates Richard Burton’s account in a publication dated 1850: “Gudabirsi, or Gudabursi, a bedouin tribe, East Africa, bounding on the North with the Eesa, with whom they claim affinity, though the other Somaul refuse to acknowledge the relationship, and unhesitatingly stigmatize them as a bastard and ignoble race.” (p. 163).
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Djibouti’s Minister of Finance @Ilyasdawaleh delivered a powerful message to Somalis. Some viewed his remarks as being directed specifically at the Issa community, but in reality, he was addressing both the Issa and the Somali people as a whole.
Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic nations should seek to establish their own national states, allowing future generations to live in peace and prosperity. Ethiopia is on a path toward collapse, and that trajectory may no longer be reversible.
This is exactly date(1977) that fat dictator Geele's tribe was brought to Djibouti from Ethiopia. He isn't indigenous to this land , he is immigrant by himself.
Current day Djibouti was called "Gadabursi" before French came.
now.
Zeila, 1936: Wilwilé, the warrior dance of the Issas.
This photograph, taken by British Lieutenant Colonel E.H.M. Clifford, shows Somali/Issa warriors performing the famous Wilwilé, a symbol of bravery, courage, and pride.
According to the account of Prince Henri d’Orléans, the warriors advanced in formation, spears in hand, before forming a circle and performing a mock knife fight to the rhythm of their war chants.
📚 Source: A Visit to Emperor Menelik: Notes and Impressions from the Journey, pp. 36–37.
The Geographical Journal, April 1936.
#Issa #Ciise #Somali #Somalia #Zeila #Saylac #Wilwile #History #Heritage #HornOfAfrica
Unusual livestock keeping at Biyo Qaboobe: when Somalis/Issas domesticated ostriches.
Photograph taken on June 30, 1888, by the Italian explorer and geographer Luigi Robecchi Bricchetti, during his journey from Zeila to Harar, accompanied by a caravan of Somali/Issa camel drivers.
At the end of the 19th century, Biyo Qaboobe, meaning “fresh water” in Somali, was described as a true oasis in the middle of the desert: a strategic stopping point where caravans, travelers, and Somali nomads crossed paths and came to water their livestock.
The Russian diplomat Piotr Vlasov described it as a lush oasis, rich in wildlife and vegetation, located at the crossroads of routes leading to Harar.
This photograph also documents a practice that may seem surprising today: the domestication of ostriches by Somalis/Issas.
📚 Sources: Souvenirs d’un séjour dans le Harar (1892), Luigi Robecchi Bricchetti; Abyssinia, Piotr Vlasov.
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FOCUS. HARGEISA. Somaliland Vice President caught in a RECORDING scandal. As the crisis deepens, the collapse of Somaliland’s POLITICAL order is no longer a distant possibility, it is becoming a reality according to HIM.
The UAE agents who are trying to bring a job-seeking figure into Djibouti to be used to destabilize the country are an issue that must be taken seriously and closely monitored.
These elderly men are behind this operation, while the man wearing the oversized glasses has been brought in to play his part in the charade, portraying a desperate man looking for work.
This operation, which has been in the works for a long time, must be stopped and countered as quickly as possible.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: The location where they took this photo is Borama, where members of this committee working for the UAE met.
This is what happened in Hargeisa. People are starving and fighting over Qatari humanitarian aid. It's the result of the bad political choices of a clan-based leader who only thinks about himself.
Cirro has gone to the UAE and US, but the people he left behind in Hargeisa are fighting among themselves over cooked food being distributed by a Qatari aid organization in Hargeisa.
The United States has reportedly rejected the visa application of the so-called president of the separatist entity “Isaaqland,” the pathetic @Abdirahmanirro , aka “Moshé.”
Another episode that reminds us of the importance of respecting Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The facts and official decisions speak for themselves.
The United States has declined to grant a visa to Abdirahman Irro, the warlord who claims to hold the presidency of the non-existent region referred to as "Somaliland," for a visit to the USA. The African Union, EU, UN, and global communities honor the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia.
Djibouti Police Commander Responsible of Targeting Gadabuursi
Lieutenant Colonel Salah Mohamed Hersi, commander of Hodan Police Station,is the official that overseeing the detention of Djiboutian citizens from the Gadabuursi community following recent clashes in Awdal, Somaliland.
Colonel Salah, belong to the Mamaasan Badarxaan family and to have connections to the ruling establishment and President Ismail Omar Guelleh, reportedly lost relatives in the recent clashes between Issa and Gadabuursi communities in Somaliland.
Reports that the Djiboutian citizens were detained because of their Gadabuursi background and their family connections to relatives affected by the clashes.
Bidhiidho : Maman, pourquoi je ne peux pas rester avec toi? Ça fait 11 mois que papa me dit que t'es en voyage ?Tu ne m'aimes plus?
Moi:😭😭😭😭
Bidhiidho : Hooyo indhaha isku xidh lilmada an kaa masaxee
Moi: 😭😭😭😭
When Mr. @M_Farmaajo sent millions to Hargeisa to help those affected by the market fire, I wrote: “I hope that the money donated to the people of Hargeisa reaches those who have been affected by the fire and does not end up in the pockets of warlord Bihi and his family ”
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Le drapeau djiboutien a été dessiné par Mohamoud Harbi Farah en 1956 dans une maison du quartier 4 à l'intersection de la rue Issa et de l'avenue 13 près de l'Hôtel de Djibouti