As the title suggests, I believe there is a reason why the south of Somalia is less stable than the north and this might often be overlooked when it should be an issue addressed when discussing the reason as to why Somalia is an unstable fragile state.
In this example, the north represents Somaliland, Khatumo, and Puntland, while the south encompasses all other states from Galmudug to Jubaland. The South is far more diversified than the North in terms of clan dynamics. The north is dominated by two clans, respectively Dir/Isaaq and Harti, whilst the south has several distinct clans and a greater population. There are also numerous resources in the south, which is why so many clans exist there, but this raises the issue of who gets to govern those resources. let's go state by state and pick apart the clans of each state correct me or add anything if you feel something is missing. The trend is that the further you go south, the more diverse the states will become. Diversity in Somalia means increased clashing of interests; therefore, non-state groups may take advantage of this and play members of a region against each other- For example Shabab. The North has 2 dominant forces that can easily unite their regions under their robust rule, which they did promptly at the start of the civil war. The South has so many diverse conflicting groups that it's easy to play them against each other. This is the tactic Shabab use to stay around by instigating and protecting clans against each other and from each other. The increased diversity is also one of the reasons foreign forces exist in Somalia. Add what you will.
Somaliland
-Habar Awal
-Garxajis
-Habarjeclo - I am guessing 4 Isaaq subclans come under this umbrella.
-Arap Isaaq
-Gadabuursi
-Ciise Madow
-Minorities
Khatumo
-Dhulbahante
-Fiqishini
Puntland
-Majeerteen
-Warsanagali
-Leelkase
-Minorities
Galmudug
-Habargidir
-Murusade
-Abgaal Waceysle
-Mareexaan
-Duduble
-Surre Dir
-Sheikhaal
-Minorities
Hirshabelle
-Mudulood
-Xawaadle
-Gaaljecel
-Baadicade
-Jaajeele
-Madowweyne
-Minorities
Banadir
-The nation's capital, Predominantly Hawiye but has all Somali and is a very mixed city. It is the most populated region out of the former 18. The most diverse place in Somaliweyn.
Koonfur Galbeed
-Digil
-Geledi
-Begedi
-Dabarre
-Tunni
-Jiddu
-Sagaal Mirifle
-Leysaan
-Hariin
-Eelaay
-Jiiroon
-The rest...
Siyeed/Sideed Mirifle
-Hadamo
-Luuwaay
-Hubeer
-The rest...
-Gaaljecel
-Garre
-Biyomaal
-Hawiye
-Ogaadeen
-Bravanes/Cadcad
-Minorities?...
I don't even think I'm doing justice to Raxanweyn due to my lack of knowledge and how much it breaks down into many different clans, but you get the gist. Koonfur Galbeed is one of the most diverse states in Somalia.
Jubaland
-Mareexaan
-Ogaadeen
-Sheikhaal
-Gaaljecel
-Biyomaal
-Hawiye
-Harti
-Madowweyne
-Minorities
Compare the south to the north and give your opinion on this matter.
In this example, the north represents Somaliland, Khatumo, and Puntland, while the south encompasses all other states from Galmudug to Jubaland. The South is far more diversified than the North in terms of clan dynamics. The north is dominated by two clans, respectively Dir/Isaaq and Harti, whilst the south has several distinct clans and a greater population. There are also numerous resources in the south, which is why so many clans exist there, but this raises the issue of who gets to govern those resources. let's go state by state and pick apart the clans of each state correct me or add anything if you feel something is missing. The trend is that the further you go south, the more diverse the states will become. Diversity in Somalia means increased clashing of interests; therefore, non-state groups may take advantage of this and play members of a region against each other- For example Shabab. The North has 2 dominant forces that can easily unite their regions under their robust rule, which they did promptly at the start of the civil war. The South has so many diverse conflicting groups that it's easy to play them against each other. This is the tactic Shabab use to stay around by instigating and protecting clans against each other and from each other. The increased diversity is also one of the reasons foreign forces exist in Somalia. Add what you will.
Somaliland
-Habar Awal
-Garxajis
-Habarjeclo - I am guessing 4 Isaaq subclans come under this umbrella.
-Arap Isaaq
-Gadabuursi
-Ciise Madow
-Minorities
Khatumo
-Dhulbahante
-Fiqishini
Puntland
-Majeerteen
-Warsanagali
-Leelkase
-Minorities
Galmudug
-Habargidir
-Murusade
-Abgaal Waceysle
-Mareexaan
-Duduble
-Surre Dir
-Sheikhaal
-Minorities
Hirshabelle
-Mudulood
-Xawaadle
-Gaaljecel
-Baadicade
-Jaajeele
-Madowweyne
-Minorities
Banadir
-The nation's capital, Predominantly Hawiye but has all Somali and is a very mixed city. It is the most populated region out of the former 18. The most diverse place in Somaliweyn.
Koonfur Galbeed
-Digil
-Geledi
-Begedi
-Dabarre
-Tunni
-Jiddu
-Sagaal Mirifle
-Leysaan
-Hariin
-Eelaay
-Jiiroon
-The rest...
Siyeed/Sideed Mirifle
-Hadamo
-Luuwaay
-Hubeer
-The rest...
-Gaaljecel
-Garre
-Biyomaal
-Hawiye
-Ogaadeen
-Bravanes/Cadcad
-Minorities?...
I don't even think I'm doing justice to Raxanweyn due to my lack of knowledge and how much it breaks down into many different clans, but you get the gist. Koonfur Galbeed is one of the most diverse states in Somalia.
Jubaland
-Mareexaan
-Ogaadeen
-Sheikhaal
-Gaaljecel
-Biyomaal
-Hawiye
-Harti
-Madowweyne
-Minorities
Compare the south to the north and give your opinion on this matter.