Polity Hobyo Sultanate (Italy)

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Was a precolonial Sultanate in present-day northeastern and central Somalia and eastern Ethiopia. In late 1888, Sultan Kenadid entered into a treaty with the Italians, making his realm an Italian protectorate.

Establishment

  • February 1889: In late 1888, Sultan Kenadid entered into a treaty with the Italians, making his realm an Italian protectorate. His rival Boqor Osman would sign a similar agreement vis-a-vis his own Sultanate the following year.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • May 1889: Between February and April 1889, the two sultans (Yusuf Ali Kenadid of Obbia and Osman Mahamuud of Migiurtinia) signed protectorate treaties with Italy, while a naval expedition of the Regia Marina proceeded to occupy the remaining coastal territories of Benadir .