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Somalia's Banana Battles

Kerning Cultures by Kerning Cultures Network

Mar 16, 202333:45Society & Culture

You might remember Somali bananas from your childhood, lining the shelves at your local supermarket. During the late 80s and early 90s, Somalia made millions of dollars exporting its coveted bananas to Italy and the Midd...

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Somalia's Banana Battles is an episode from Kerning Cultures by Kerning Cultures Network. You might remember Somali bananas from your childhood, lining the shelves at your local supermarket. During the late 80s and early 90s, Somalia made m...

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