The Ogaden and the fragility of Somali segmentary nationalism

In: African affairs: the journal of the Royal African Society, Band 88, Heft Oct 89

Abstract

When President Siyad took power in 1969 'Tribalism', which was associated with nepotism and corruption, was officially banned. In practice, however, it continued in government as the president surrounded himself with ministers drawn from his own patrilineal clan, the Marehan. This has caused further tension threatening the stability of the country. (AFH)