Jibril Yonis

The Jibril Yonis are a sub-clan of the Gadabuursi (Samaroon), a Somali clan belonging to the Dir (clan) family.

Overview

The Jibril Yonis form part of the Yoonis lineage within the Gadabuursi clan structure. The Gadabuursi are predominantly found in the Awdal region of Somaliland, as well as parts of Ethiopia and Djibouti. ^[1]

Historically, when the clan would meet for political affairs, the Jibril Yonis would be counted as one separate branch, on equal standing with the Habar Afan, Mahad 'Ase, and Reer Nuur sub groups of the Gadabuursi family .^[2]

Distribution

Members of the Jibril Yoonis sub-clan are primarily associated with the Awdal region, particularly in and around Borama and surrounding districts.

However, they are also found in Djibouti, and the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Particularly in the Harrawa Valley, of the Somali region of Ethiopia.^[3]^[4]

Lineage

The Jibril Yoonis are traditionally considered part of the Yonis lineage within the broader Gadabuursi clan structure. ^[5]

The Gadabuursi are divided into two main divisions, the Habar Makadur and Habar 'Affan.

The Habar Makadur and Habar 'Affan, both historically united under a common Sultan or Ughaz. ^[6]

Gadabuursi
- Habar Makadur
  - Makahil
    - Muse
      - Younis (Reer Yonis)
        Jibril Younis (Jibriil Yoonis)

Notable members

References

↑ Verdier, Isabelle (1997). Ethiopia: The Top 100 People. Indigo Publications. ISBN 978-2-905760-12-8.
↑ Ambroso, Guido (2002). CLAN SHIP, CONFLICT AND REFUGEES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMALIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Brussels: UNHCR HARGEISA. p. 7. One informer told me that in Borama, when there are important decisions to be made, the Gadabursi normally divide themselves into four "parties.The Habar Afan, the Mahad Asse, the Jibril Yonis, and the Nur Yonis.
↑ Hunt, John Anthony (1951). A General Survey of the Somaliland Protectorate 1944-1950: Final Report on "An Economic Survey and Reconnaissance of the British Somaliland Protectorate 1944-1950," Colonial Development and Welfare Scheme D. 484. Chief Secretary.
↑ War Somali Sidihi. Information Department. 1953.
↑ Uhlig Siegbert Et Al. (eds.). Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, Vol. 2 D Ha 2005. 2005. Genealogy of the Samaroon (G.). The lineages of Suber are 1. Dega-Wéyne, 2. Makahil, 3. Hasan Sa'ad, 4. Misa "Fin", 5. Hamid, 6. Adan Faroole; the lineages of Soorraac are 1. Heb Gire, 2. Gobe, 3. Gibrayn, 4. Gibrayn, 5. 'Ali Gaduun; the lineages of Makahil are 1. reer 'Iye, 2. "Eli, 3. Bah Habar Hasan, 4. Misa, 5. "Abdalle; the lineages of Mahad "Ase are 1. Adan, 2. Abbokor, 3. Bah Habar 'Eli, 4. Mise.
↑ "Abtirsi.com : Jibril Yonis Muse". www.abtirsi.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.

[1] Verdier, Isabelle (1997). Ethiopia: The Top 100 People. Indigo Publications. ISBN 978-2-905760-12-8.

[:1-2] Ambroso, Guido (2002). CLAN SHIP, CONFLICT AND REFUGEES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMALIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Brussels: UNHCR HARGEISA. p. 7. One informer told me that in Borama, when there are important decisions to be made, the Gadabursi normally divide themselves into four "parties.The Habar Afan, the Mahad Asse, the Jibril Yonis, and the Nur Yonis.

[3] Hunt, John Anthony (1951). A General Survey of the Somaliland Protectorate 1944-1950: Final Report on "An Economic Survey and Reconnaissance of the British Somaliland Protectorate 1944-1950," Colonial Development and Welfare Scheme D. 484. Chief Secretary.

[4] War Somali Sidihi. Information Department. 1953.

[5] Uhlig Siegbert Et Al. (eds.). Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, Vol. 2 D Ha 2005. 2005. Genealogy of the Samaroon (G.). The lineages of Suber are 1. Dega-Wéyne, 2. Makahil, 3. Hasan Sa'ad, 4. Misa "Fin", 5. Hamid, 6. Adan Faroole; the lineages of Soorraac are 1. Heb Gire, 2. Gobe, 3. Gibrayn, 4. Gibrayn, 5. 'Ali Gaduun; the lineages of Makahil are 1. reer 'Iye, 2. "Eli, 3. Bah Habar Hasan, 4. Misa, 5. "Abdalle; the lineages of Mahad "Ase are 1. Adan, 2. Abbokor, 3. Bah Habar 'Eli, 4. Mise.

[6] "Abtirsi.com : Jibril Yonis Muse". www.abtirsi.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.

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