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Former Somalia envoy to Kenya Mohamed Ali Nur to face incumbent Mohammud Hassan Sheikh in presidential race

Former Somalia Ambassador to Kenya Mohamed Ali Nur "Americo" with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi in April 2015 when he was bidding farewell after the end of his tour of duty. The diplomat is now in the race to be Somalia's next President.

NAIROBI: As neighbouring Somalia heads for crucial presidential and parliamentary polls next month, the immediate former Somalia Ambassador to Kenya Mohamed Ali Nur “Americo” sees himself as the best bet to lead the country to greener pastures amid an on-going violent conflict with Al Shabaab.

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