Articles, photos and stories about the culture and heritage of the Somali community.
CULTURAL
THE GUDDI / THE JUDICIAL POWERWe previously mentioned two of the three powers upon which the Issa political-customary system rests, namely:1. The Ugaas2. The GandeIn this part, we address...
CULTURAL
"God created me from a drop of sperm, and my father left me a customary law."The customary law (Xeer) of the Ciise clan was established at the end of the 16th century. Where was Europe at...
CULTURAL
The Gande The Gande—the Constitutional Council—represents the second-highest authority within the traditional socio-political structure of the Issa community. It embodies the collective...
CULTURAL
Three Main Powers The traditional political system of the Ciise tribe revolves around three main powers, namely: ➢ The power of the Ugaas ➢ The power of the Gande ➢ The power of the...