Abgaal
| أبگال Abgaal | |
|---|---|
| Somali clan | |
The Abgaal's traditional stronghold, Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. | |
| Ethnicity | Somali |
| Location | Somalia |
| Parent tribe | Mudulood |
| Language | Somali Arabic |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
The Abgaal (Somali: Abgaal; Arabic: أبگال) are a Somali sub-clan of the Hawiye and the even larger Samaale clan. This prominent Somali clan, despite being one of the youngest in Somalia, is one of the most significant in the nation's history and has given rise to many notable figures, including three presidents, including the current one as well as the founding father of the Somali military. Their stronghold is the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu, where they are known to be the earliest inhabitants and they currently constitute the majority of the population there.