Chereti (woreda)

Chereti or Jarati or Weyib is one of the woredas in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, named after its major town, Melka Chireti. Part of the Afder Zone, Chereti is bordered on the southwest by the Ganale Dorya River which separates it from the Liben Zone, on the west by Goro Bekeksa, on the north by Elekere, on the east by Afder, and on the southeast by Dolobay.of calan in somalia Gaadsan or Rer dhaweed Aadan Melka Chireti (Jarati / Jano) – History & Background

Location & Establishment Melka Chireti, also known as Jarati (Jano), is a town located in the Afder Zone, in the southeastern part of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. • The town was founded in 1925. • It has always been recognized as a commercial hub, historically linked to the trade routes of Mogadishu, Somalia. • It lies along the main highway of the Somali Region, starting from Jarati and connecting to the Somali Galbeed (Gaadsan ) areas.

Agriculture & Economy The surrounding fertile lands make Jarati one of the notable agricultural centers in the region. The main crops produced include: • Onions • Bananas • Papaya • Mangoes • Sesame • Watermelon

Notable Figures & Leadership The town has been shaped by influential elders and leaders, such as: • Ugaas faatule dhaqane– the traditional leader (Ugaas) of Jarati from the gaadsan sub-clan of Dhaweed . • Abdirisaaq Ahmed Gaboobe – a respected religious scholar known across the Somali territories. • His descendants include Sultan Abdifitah Baari sub clan of Dhaweed Adan the current Sultan of Diilhara Jarati.

Geography & Layout • The town is geographically split by a river into two main parts: • Tuula Bay (towards Hargele) • Jarati Bay (towards Diilhara) • Jarati is connected by four main roads, with a fifth road under development, linking it to: • Laami Ciida (main asphalt road) • hargelle in the Ma’no/Diilhara area • Dolo Ado • Hargele • Qoroxey

Culture & Sports • The town is well known for football (soccer), where strong competitions take place with surrounding towns. • It also hosts large livestock markets and camel trade fairs, attracting people from across the region.

Commerce & Prominent Families • Jarati has a long tradition of entrepreneurship and local trade. • The first major businessman from the area was from Reer Jarati, named Mahamud fakid. • Today, the town continues to thrive as a regional trading hub.

Comparison with Other Towns Jarati is considered older and more established than several other Somali Regional towns such as Dhagaxbuur and Qabridahare.