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“We have a conflict which has so many faces. For 30 years men did not sort this out, so maybe women can.”

Focus on Africa

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Ahead of Somalia's presidential elections in October, we speak to Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam, the woman who wants to become the country’s next president. She is an experienced politician with an illustrious career, having already served as deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs. She’s been telling Focus on Africa’s Audrey Brown why she has thrown her hat in the ring - along with 40 plus other - male politicians?

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