Ali Yusuf Kenadid

Ali Yusuf Kenadid led armed resistance against Italian colonial forces attempting to impose direct rule over the Sultanate of Hobyo. His forces engaged in battles but were ultimately defeated by superior Italian military power.

Ali Yusuf Kenadid, the last sultan of Hobyo, was deposed and exiled by Italian colonial authorities after resisting full Italian control. He was sent to Mogadishu and later to Italy, ending the Sultanate of Hobyo.