10. The Dervishes (Somalia)
The Dervish movement, led by Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, was a formidable anti-colonial force in early 20th-century Somalia. They effectively utilized camel cavalry, leveraging the region’s terrain to execute swift raids against British and Ethiopian forces (somalilandsun.com). Their resistance, marked by significant battles such as the Battle of Dul Madoba in 1913, played a pivotal role in Somalia’s struggle for independence.
