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African rising stars honored at Minnesota’s ‘Outstanding Refugee Awards’
ST. PAUL, Minn. – African rising stars Oballa Oballa and Nasra Ali Farah were among 22 individuals honored Monday during the state’s “Outstanding Refugee...
Oballa Oballa sworn in as Austin City Council member
AUSTIN, Minn. – Ethiopian-born Oballa Oballa was sworn in Monday to take his seat as the new Austin City Council member representing First Ward....
African immigrants flexed their political muscles in the 2020 U.S elections,...
Six years ago, a 21-year-old Ethiopian refugee named Oballa Oballa walked into the mayor’s office in Austin, Minn., and asked what he could do...
A mixed bag for African immigrant candidates in Minnesota races
The African immigrant community's bid to expand its share of elected officials in the state had some bright spots and disappointing losses in equal...
Ethiopian-born Oballa Oballa seeks seat on the Austin City Council
Oballa Oballa of Austin, Minnesota is ready to expand his leadership roles within his city. The twenty-seven-year-old is running for a seat on the...
Minnesota DHS honors 10 refugees
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the honorees for this year’s Outstanding Refugee Awards. The awards recognize refugees for civic engagement, entrepreneurship,...