clans

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But with the country deeply divided between rival clans, and much of it under the control of Islamist insurgent group Al-Shabaab, there has been little progress on organising elections beyond a few localised pockets.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Each family picks a co-director to lead the enterprise, an arrangement that has generally maintained harmony between the clans for generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

This is when elders from the clans of those involved in a dispute intervene with the aim of avoiding revenge and further violence, rather than establish criminal guilt.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

"It is said that the men of the mountain clans are warriors without fear."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin