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Records from the Italian Military Tribunal in Mogadishu (1915–1941): Archival Note

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In Somalia Italiana, Africans and Arabs employed in the security forces were critical to the expansion and maintenance of the colonial state. Despite their significance, there is little research on these soldiers due to the scarcity of archival records and oral histories that sheds light on their lives and labor in the colonial military. This article examines colonial military tribunal records, the only available archive with substantive information on individual soldiers, and suggests possible themes for future research.

Source: History in Africa

DOI: 10.1017/hia.2026.10020

Author: Iman Mohamed

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: African history and culture studies

Subfield: Anthropology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550