Akisho (var.
Akisha,
Akishe; also known as
Gurre) is a
Somali clan, part of the larger
Dir group whose members live in
Ethiopia and northern
Somalia. The Akisho are a sub-division of the Ali Madaxweyn Dir, and they are reputed to be descendants of the eldest sons of the Madaxweyne Dir.
The Akisho inhabit both the
Somaliland region of Somalia and Ethiopia. In Somaliland, Akisho members live in the southern
Woqooyi Galbeed Province, Wajaale, Ala’ibaday, and Gabiley. In Ethiopia, where the Akisho are the most widespread Somali group, Akisho members inhabit
Jijiga, Baale (Nagelle), Baabule, Fayaanbiiro, Qabri-Bayah,
Fiq, Hara-Maaya,
Harar,
Obra, and Dadar.
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