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Dr Munye

Corruption Likely to Mar Somali Presidential Vote

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WASHINGTON — Election observers in Somalia say corruption is running rampant ahead of Wednesday’s presidential election, with candidates giving gifts and large sums of cash to lawmakers to secure their votes. Twenty-three candidates are challenging incumbent H... More »

Somalia says preparation for presidential polls complete

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Somalia’s electoral committee said preparations for Wednesday’s presidential polls which has been postponed four times, are complete and the election will take place as scheduled. Chairperson of the 17-member Presidential Election Committee Abdirahman Beileh s... More »

Aboubakar delivers Cup of Nations for Cameroon

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Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to score a stunning winner with two minutes left as Cameroon fought back from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny had given Egypt the lead midway ... More »

Somali-American family reunited at MSP Airport Sunday

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Mohamed Iye wore a brilliant smile Sunday afternoon at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. In minutes, he would greet his wife and two young daughters. He had not seen them in more than two years. Iye, 66, a Somali-born U.S. citizen who lives in Maplew... More »