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In the heart of Mogadishu, the bustling capital of Somalia, reverberations of a great loss echoed on Sunday. The city mourned the passing of Farah Abdi Waare, a venerable sage in the tapestry of Somali tradition, who took his leave at the seasoned age of 77. "A guardian of our roots and a shepherd of peace," is how President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chose to encapsulate Waare's legacy in his heartfelt tribute. The President's words painted a picture not just of a leader but of a man whose life's mission was mending what was…

Toronto, Canada (AX) — On Sunday, Abdi Nageeye, who hails from Somalia, achieved a long-desired redemption by conquering the 2024 New York City Marathon with a time of 2:07:39. This remarkable feat made him the first Dutchman to seize victory in this legendary race. In a dramatic finale, Nageeye surged past Evans Chebet of Kenya, the previous year's champion, clinching the win with a six-second advantage. This victory follows a difficult exit from the Paris Olympics, marking a significant landmark in his professional journey…

Minneapolis, USA (AX) – Abdi Daisane, a Somali-born entrepreneur, is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Bernie Perryman in Minnesota's House District 14A. If victorious, Daisane would be among the select few Somali-Americans holding state legislative office in the U.S. Born amid Somalia’s civil war, Daisane spent nearly two decades in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp, one of the largest globally. In 2009, he made his way to the United States, seeking a fresh start. By 2013, he planted roots in St. Cloud, earned several…

Abdi Daisane Aims to Shift Minnesota House Seat to DFL in Upcoming Elections Amidst an evolving landscape in St. Cloud, local entrepreneur Abdi Daisane is gearing up to contest for the Minnesota House, seeking to tip the scales from Republican to Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) this autumn. Over the past few years, there's been a noticeable influx of new immigrants—many of whom hail from East Africa—shifting the socio-political fabric of the area. District 14A has been firmly in Republican hands for over a decade, and…