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Somali politicians gather at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu to elect the country's President. In a surprising outcome, former Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed is chosen as the President. Mohamed, who has Canadian and American citizenship, was granted political asylum in those countries during the civil war in Somalia. His election brings new leadership to the country and raises hopes for stability and progress.
Tuesday, 7 February, 2017