The Warra-Dhanqo (English: Worra Danka, Somali: Ree Dhanqo, Oromo: Warra Dhanka, Amharic: ዎራ ዳንካ,) also known as Dhaqo (Wara Dhaqo), is a northern Somali clan, a sub-clan of the Jaarso Dir clan family. They are the traditional holders of the Jaarso Sultanate since the 16th century. they constitute the largest sub-clan of the Jaarso and even the Ali Madahweyne Dir. The Dhanqa are divided into two major sub-clans: the Iggi (Igge) and Akaako. They are traditionally nomadic pastoralists, merchants and skilled poets.

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As a member of the Dir clan, the Dhanqo (Dhanka) come under the Jaarso branch of the Ali Madahweyne. As a member of the Dir clan, the War-Dhanqa were a part of the Sultanate of Ifat and the Adal Sultanate.[1] .And they were part of the Walashma dynasty too.

  1. ^ Futūḥ al-Ḥabasha. (n.d.). Christian-Muslim Relations 1500 - 1900. doi:10.1163/2451-9537_cmrii_com_26077