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More Somali Famous People

More Somali Famous People

Abdi Bile is a former middle distance runner from Somalia. In 1987 he became world champion in the 1500 metres, the first Somali to do so. He is the uncle to Ibrahim Abdullahi Mohamed a prominent Nairobi lawyer. Abdi Bile... (Continue reading)

People in Somali History

People in Somali History

Abdullahi ‘Issa Mohamud : He was the first foreign minister in Somalia. Between 1956 and 1960 he became a prime minister. This was during the Italian trusteeship administration. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was Prime Minister of Somalia from July 12, 1960... (Continue reading)