Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf (Somali: Ibraahim Fiqi Yuusuf), more commonly known as Kite Fiqi, was a Somali military leader and a poet.[1] As a military leader, he led the Soocane faction during the early to mid 19th century, consisting of forces from various sub-divisions of the Habr Je'lo clan.[2] The Soocane faction ruled over most of what is today eastern Somaliland.[3]

Kite Fiqi
Born1810
Isaaq Sultanate
Died1870
Isaaq Sultanate
OrganizationSoocane
Known forMilitary leader, poet

Overview

Kite Fiqi was born in 1810 to a religious family. He belonged to the Habr Je'lo clan, part of the larger Isaaq clan family. His father, Fiqi Yusuf, was a scholar.

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References

  1. ↑ "Hoyga suugaanta". www.hoygasuugaanta.com. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  2. ↑ "QABAA'ILKA AY KA KOOBANTAHAY QOOMIYADDA HABAR-JICLO". Qorilugud News 24. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  3. ↑ "Kite(Part1)". gabayo.tripod.com. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
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