Queen Araweelo, also known as Ebla Awad, is a powerful figure in the history of Somaliland. She is remembered for her strong leadership in early historical periods, and her legacy lives on in present day, primarily through oral traditions. Her story is not only about rule and power, but also serves as a symbol of the vital role women have played, and continue to play in leadership, despite living in patriarchal societies. She was a courageous young woman who defended the dign