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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Nov 7

    "People are choosing unity." @IlhanMN, a Somali American who immigrated to the USA as a teenager, beat a Republican to win the Minnesota House seat at the #Midterms2018. Watch what she had to say about her victory: https://bbc.in/2Qq8lw1 pic.twitter.com/E7d6aWVBLA

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      1. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Nov 7

        We interviewed @IlhanMN way back in 2017, when she became the first Somali-American State Legislator. "It was the young people that believed in my platform and what I stood for."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_9N4ij0GbI …

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      1. Teresa‏ @Queen_of_Gif Nov 7
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        Have you read her extreme views? Unity? Don't make me bloody laugh!

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      1. Galissa Boully‏ @boullygalissa Nov 7
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        De telle prouesse ne sont possible qu'aux #USA pour vous dire le paradox de ce pays est fascinant autant y a le nationalism mais autant y a toute les portes ouverte aux desireux e courageux naturalisé americain. #Midterms2018 #Kebetu #Senegal

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      1. V. K. Derek Mawuena‏ @mawuenakirchof1 Nov 10
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        I like the dynamism in the American society because there is equal opportunity for everyone. Congratulations Omar!

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      1. Julian‏ @Julian32735302 Nov 8
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        Times are changing

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      1. Chewie Louie‏ @louiechewied Nov 7
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        I believe Ilhan Omar’s win is a demonstrable personal achievement, a symbolic triumph for the Somali-American diaspora, and a case study of how the American dream evolves.

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      1. Saho Mft‏ @mft_saho Nov 7
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        Stay bless Africa is proud of u

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      1. Muhammad Ramadhan‏ @blackMl17 Nov 7
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        I'm loving her smile congrats

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      1. Tox‏ @ToxOfOz Nov 7
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        She seems to like the kind of "unity" that forgets to invite any Jews.

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      1. David West‏ @arsenalcode Nov 7
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        As Kenyans, we are proud of her. A daughter of Africa.

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      1. Allehone Abebe‏ @Allehone Nov 7
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        Be blessed....love from Ethiopia

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