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clan

[klan] / klæn /


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President Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system in which clan elders choose MPs, who in turn select a president.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s a crowded field that includes a member of the Kennedy clan, a Republican turned Bluesky superposter, and a candidate with the financial backing of none other than Michael Bloomberg.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Longet was a regular on the show, and the family-oriented Christmas TV specials, often featuring the entire Williams clan, were a ratings juggernaut.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Ekwe also travels north, joining his fortunes to a Muslim herding clan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

His kemmering by love and vow was Herbor of the Geganner clan.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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