During the scramble, European forces in this nation were opposed by the Dervish State and sultanate of Hobyo.
In one conflict, this nation captured the cities of Jijiga and Dire Dawa as it battled a neighboring country led by Mengistu for the Ogaden region. During the scramble, European forces in this nation were opposed by the Dervish State and sultanate of Hobyo. One separatist region in this nation, with capital at Hargeisa, declared independence following the 1991 overthrow of socialist dictator Mohammed Siad (*) Barre. The overthrow of Barre has led to a period of anarchy which has seen the rise of the Islamic Courts Union. For 10 points, name this African nation which in the early 1990's saw intense fighting in its capital of Mogadishu.
In one conflict, this nation captured the cities of Jijiga and Dire Dawa as it battled a neighboring country led by Mengistu for the Ogaden region.
{Somalia} [or {Somali} Republic]