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Mohamed Firin (top), Faisal Hassan (bottom left), and Sarah Jama (bottom right) – key Somali-Canadian candidates in the 2025 Ontario provincial election, reflecting both gains and setbacks in their respective races. The Dynamic Landscape of Somali-Canadian Influences in Ontario Politics The 2025 Ontario provincial election wasn't just another political event—it was a revealing portrait of the evolving identity and influence of the Somali-Canadian community within the province's political fabric. As tensions…

Montreal (AFP) – Somali-Canadian artist K'naan, recognized globally for his smash hit "Wavin' Flag," which became synonymous with the 2010 FIFA World Cup, faces charges of sexual assault in Quebec City, as per local news outlets.The 47-year-old musician, born Keinan Abdi Warsame, is accused of assaulting a woman in her 20s back in July 2010, during his stay in Quebec City for a music festival.The alleged incident was reported to the police in May 2022.His legal team entered a not-guilty plea during Thursday’s court session,…