Draft:Italo-Somali conflicts

European artists depiction of the 1896 'Battle of Lafoole' of Italian troops by Somali forces

The italo-somali conflicts (november 1896-1927) between Somali clans, Sultanates and the Kingdom of Italy opposing Italian colonial expansion in southern Somalia.

Italo-Somali conflicts
Part of Scramble for Africa
European artists depiction of the 1896 'Battle of Lafoole' Italian troops Fighting against Somali Forces.
Location Somalia
Belligerents
Kingdom of Italy	Dervish movement Majeerteen Sultanate Bimal rebel forces Wa'dan rebel forces Sultanate of Hobyo Somali rebels
Commanders and leaders
Antonio Cecchi † Francesco Crispi Cesare Maria De Vecchi Francesco Crispi	Mohammed Abdullah Hassan Ma’alin Mursal Abdi Yusuf Sheikh Abdi Abikar Gafle Cumar samatar Sheikh Hassan Barsane (POW) Hersi boqor