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ARTICLES BY HASSAN BARISE

In conservative Somalia, a rare woman presidential candidate

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The woman who broke barriers as the first female foreign minister and deputy prime minister in culturally conservative Somalia now aims for the country's top office as the Horn of Africa nation moves toward a long-delayed presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In conservative Somalia, a rare woman presidential candidate

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The woman who broke barriers as the first female foreign minister and deputy prime minister in culturally conservative Somalia now aims for the country's top office as the Horn of Africa nation moves toward a long-delayed presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In conservative Somalia, a rare woman presidential candidate

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The woman who broke barriers as the first female foreign minister and deputy prime minister in culturally conservative Somalia now aims for the country's top office as the Horn of Africa nation moves toward a long-delayed presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In conservative Somalia, a rare woman presidential candidate

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The woman who broke barriers as the first female foreign minister and deputy prime minister in culturally conservative Somalia now aims for the country's top office as the Horn of Africa nation moves toward a long-delayed presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

In Somalia, COVID-19 vaccines are distant as virus spreads

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — As richer countries race to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Somalia remains the rare place where much of the population hasn't taken the coronavirus seriously. Some fear that’s proven to be deadlier than anyone knows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

In Somalia, COVID-19 vaccines are distant as virus spreads

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — As richer countries race to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Somalia remains the rare place where much of the population hasn't taken the coronavirus seriously. Some fear that’s proven to be deadlier than anyone knows.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Somalia suicide bombing kills 15, misses prime minister

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber attacked a stadium in Somalia's central city of Galkayo Friday, killing 15 people shortly before the arrival of the country's new prime minister, according to police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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