Draft:Talxe Amaanreer (Talxe)

Talxe Amaanreer (Somali: Talxe Amaanreer, Arabic: طلحة أمانرير) is a subclan of the Marehan clan, which is part of the larger Darod clan family in Somalia. The Talxe sub clan can be found in Jubaland region of Somalia, North Eastern Kenya, and Ethiopia.

Talxe
Talxe, Talxe Amaanreer or Talha Amaanreer

Total population
300,000-500,000

Regions with significant populations

 * Somalia
 * Ethiopia
 * Kenya

Languages

 * Somali
 * Arabic
 * English

Religion
Islam (Sunni)

Apart of the Marehan subclan

 * Marehan

Lineage
The Talxe sub clan of Marehan traces its lineage back through several generations to Darod Ismaeil. The genealogical tree below starts from Darod Ismaeil.

* Darod "Abdirahman" * Sade "Ahmed" * Marehan "Mahamed" * Awsame * Balyiri * Hodenbari * Galshiredle * Isaq * Amaanreer * Talxe Amaanreer * Kheyr Talxe Amaanreer * Wadashamo Talxe Amaanreer * Wadamashe * Khaire * Yonas * Macaalin * Abu Bakar * Mohamed * Ibrahim * Cumar * Mohamed * Mohamed Ibrahim * Halane * Afarh * Cumar Ibrahim * Maxaad Cumar * Rooble * Sharmake * Maxamed * Adan Cumar * Abdi * Nuur * Ahmed * Warsame * Hussein

History
In the 1820s, the Talxe branch of the Marehan moved southwards, settling in areas like Somalia's South West State, Jubaland, and the Northern Frontier District of Kenya. Their presence along the Juba River's eastern side led to friction and battles with the western Oromo tribes. During their territorial expansion, the Talxe clashed with both British and Ethiopian forces, extending their domain to regions including Wajir, Garissa, Bangali, and down to Kismayo, Jamame, and Badhadhe. They stood firm against colonial rule, particularly defying British control in Kenya's Northern Frontier District. As a result of their resistance against colonial incursions, the Talxe sub-clan, along with the larger Marehan, faced punitive measures from colonial authorities. These reprisals included political marginalization in the regions where they were settled, effectively excluding them from representation. In addition to their resistance efforts, the Talxe held significant clout within Marehan's traditional leadership in Jubaland, where they were recognized as the Ugaas, or traditional leaders, from 1820 to 1930, underscoring their prominent role in the area's governance during that period.

Notable Figures
Wadamasho Talxe, founder of the Walashma dynasty

Distribution
In Kenya, the subclan has established itself in several counties.

Wajir County: Khorof Harar, Wajir Bor, Wajir Town, Diff, and Habaswein.

Mandera County: El Wak, Duse, and Lafey.

Garissa County: Balambala, Liboi, Dadaab, and Garissa Town.

Tana River County: Bangali.

Within Somalia, specifically in the federal state of Jubaland, the subclan is present in:

Gedo Region: El Wak District Bardhere District Buurdhuubo District

Middle Juba Region: Bu'aale District Jilib District Sakow District Salagle District

Lower Juba Region: Kismaayo District Afmadow District Badhaadhe District Jamaame District

Within Ethiopia: Liben Zone, Bale and Hararghe Zones.