Somalia: Former PM Khaire Returns to Mogadishu After Months Awaybon Campaign

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Somalia: Former PM Khaire Returns to Mogadishu After Months Awaybon Campaign

[Dalsan Radio] Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre, now one of Somalia's presidential candidates, has returned to Mogadishu today after a campaign in the neighbouring countries.

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