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His Excellency Duran Ahmed Farah | |
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| دوران أحمد فرح | |
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| Minister of Labour and Social Affairs | |
| In office 27 October 2020 – 20 May 2021 | |
| President | Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed |
| Prime Minister | Mohamed Hussein Roble |
| Preceded by | Sadik Warfa |
| Succeeded by | Abdiwahab Ugas Hussein Ugas Khalif |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation | |
| In office 17 April 2021 – 9 August 2022 | |
| President | Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed |
| Prime Minister | Mohamed Hussein Roble |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Abdullahi Oomar |
| Succeeded by | Fardowsa Osman Igal |
| President of the Somali National Olympic Committee | |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| Vice President of the Somali National Olympic Committee | |
| In office 2004–2012 | |
| Secretary-General of the Somali National Olympic Committee | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| Vice President of the Somali National Olympic Committee | |
| In office 2024–incumbent | |
| Country Director, Qatar Charity – Somalia | |
| In office 2007–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 Galkacyo, Somalia |
| Nationality | Somali |
| Occupation | Politician · Sports administrator · Humanitarian |
Duran Ahmed Farah is a Somali politician, humanitarian leader, and sports administrator. He served in the federal cabinet as Minister of Labour and Social Affairs (2020–2021) and Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (2021–2022). Earlier in his career, he was the country director of Qatar Charity in Somalia, where he led major humanitarian and development programs. In sports, Farah has been a longtime leader within the Somali National Olympic Committee, serving in various executive roles including President and Vice President.
Early life and education
[edit]Duran Ahmed Farah was born in Galkacyo, Somalia, in the Mudug region in June 1968. He later relocated with his family to Mogadishu, where he completed his secondary and higher education. After his studies in Mogadishu, Farah moved to London, where he became actively involved with the Somali diaspora community in humanitarian and sports development.[1][2]
Humanitarian work
[edit]Farah began working with Qatar Charity in Somalia as country director prior to his cabinet appointment in 2020.[3] In this role, he oversaw major humanitarian programs including drought relief, orphan sponsorship, education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
During the 2011 famine and drought, Farah played a key role in Qatar Charity's emergency response. He supervised the establishment of the Badbaado Camp in Mogadishu's Madina District, providing shelter, food, and care to thousands.[4]
Sports career
[edit]Farah held top positions in the Somali National Olympic Committee: General Secretary (2008–2011), Vice President (2011–2015, 2024–present), and President (2012–2013, 2015–2017).[5][6]
He oversaw the construction of a new NOC headquarters in Mogadishu and carried Somalia's flag during the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.[7]
Political career
[edit]Minister of Labour and Social Affairs (2020–2021)
[edit]Farah was appointed Minister in October 2020.[3] In December 2020, he laid the foundation stone for the Youth Innovation and Employment Center in Mogadishu.[8]
In January 2021, he praised Qatar's cooperation with Somalia.[9]
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (2021–2022)
[edit]Farah became Minister in April 2021 after a cabinet reshuffle.[10]
Peace and mediation efforts in Mudug
[edit]In mid-2020, Farah promoted peace between rival clans in western Mudug through Interpeace-supported dialogue in Bandiiradley, Galmudug.[11]
He helped build community consensus around the peace agreement known as "Nabad waarta oo wiilka wiilkiisu dhaxlo" ("lasting peace passed from father to son").[11]
External links
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- ^ "Somali athletic community celebrates former NOCSOM Boss appointed Minister of Labour and Social Affairs". Hiiraan Online. 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Duran Farah". Olympedia.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
hiiraan2020was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Somali NOC distributes food aid to former sports legends". NOCSOM. 9 November 2011.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
olympediawas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Somali Ambassador to Kenya Receives Deputy Head of Olympic Committee, Pledges Support for Youth Athletes". SONNA. 13 May 2025.
- ^ Majendie, Paul (17 July 2012). "Somalia's team follow their national flag‑bearer Duran Farah at the Beijing 2008 Olympics opening". Reuters.
- ^ "Minister Duran lays foundation stone for Job Creation and Development Center for the youths". Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs. 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Somali minister lauds Qatar's co‑operation in various fields". Qatar Embassy Mogadishu. 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Somali PM: Minor cabinet reshuffle, two ministers swapped". SONNA. 12 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Galmudug Reconciliation: Midnimo 2 Project Mid-Term Evaluation" (PDF). Interpeace. February 2021.