List of Oromo subgroups and clans

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The Oromo people of East Africa are divided into two major branches: the Borana Oromo and Barento Oromo. These two major groups are in turn subdivided into an assortment of clan families. From West to East and North to South, these subgroups are listed in the sections below.

The Borana include:

The Barentu include:

Afran Qallo which refers to the 4 decedents of Qallo, who are: Oborra, Daga, Babile and Ala. ^[2]

There are additional subdivisions:

• The Qallu, who live between the Awash River and Dire Dawa
• The Gabra people, who live in north Kenya along the Moyale border region
• The Sherifa, who live between the Awash River, Dire Dawa, West Hararghe Zone, Gelemso and East Hararghe Zone Deder Babile, Gursum and Harar.