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Political organization of the Somali:
The Somali had a decentralized political system of administration.
The basic political unit was the clan made up of related families.
The clan was headed by a council of elders who had functions like making major decisions and settling disputes and
presiding over religious ceremonies.
The Somali had an age set system. Initiates joined the age set system after circumcision.