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Discover the history and culture of one of the largest ethnic groups of Africa: the Somali people in the Horn of Africa. 

An Introduction to the Somali People

Nuruddin Farah was raised against a backdrop of violence and strife which has haunted him throughout his career; however as Lindsay Parnell states, his lyrical prose, effortless lullaby-like cadence, and poignant stories of courage transcend the turmoil amidst which he was raised.

Nuruddin Farah: Articulating Exile

After a lukewarm international response to Mogadishu's worst bombing incident ever, can Somalian writers save its citizens from being mere statistics?

Can Somalian Literature Help Arouse Empathy in Apathetic Westerners?

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An Introduction to the Somali People

Discover the history and culture of one of the largest ethnic groups of Africa: the Somali people in the Horn of Africa.

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Nuruddin Farah: Articulating Exile

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Can Somalian Literature Help Arouse Empathy in Apathetic Westerners?