Melbourne to Somalia fighting pirates

A former Melbourne resident-turned politician has taken on the challenge of a lifetime - trying to bring stability to one of Africa's most strife-torn nations.

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A former Melbourne resident-turned politician has taken on the challenge of a lifetime - trying to bring stability to one of Africa's most strife-torn nations.

Abdirahman Farole has been instrumental in tackling its problems, with varying degrees of success.

He's the subject of a documentary to air on SBS ONE on Sunday the 29th December at 10pm.


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