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Somali author Diriye Osman wins Polari Prize 2014

James Murua October 18, 2014 No Comments Diriye OsmanPolari PrizePolari Prize 2014

Somali author Diriye Osman has become the first African to win the Polari First Book Prize for his collection of short stories entitled Fairytales for…

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