Opposition leader wins in Maldives election Oct 29, 2008
"We have embraced democracy for the sake of the next generation and the people of the Maldives," said acting opposition party head Ibrahim Hussein Zaki. "Gayom will accept this. He has ruled for 30 years. It should be a very short and harmonious transfer of power.". (International Herald Tribune)
Running past shadow of despair Apr 22, 2008
Since Ibrahim Hussein won here 20 years ago, his Kenyan countrymen have taken all but four titles, sweeping the top three places five times. But when violence rocked Kenya in the wake of the December elections, the marathoners found themselves swept up in it. (Boston Globe)
African runners and rest of Boston field worlds apart Apr 18, 2008
The Big Bang happened 20 years ago today, when Kenya's Ibrahim Hussein outdashed Tanzania's Juma Ikangaa down Boylston Street and won Boston by one second in the closest finish in the race's history and the first victory by an African runner ... When Ibrahim Hussein broke the tape two decades ago, he opened up an expressway that runs all the way from the Back Bay to the Rift Valley, where the man who wins Boston returns a blistered demigod. (Boston Globe)
Lel looks certain to represent Kenya in Beijing Apr 15, 2008
"We are in the process of selecting and I think he (Lel) has a very good chance," Ibrahim Hussein, assistant secretary of Athletics Kenya and secretary of the selection committee, told Reuters. "I think he must be in the team. If you don't put Martin in, who else will you put? "He ran the fastest time, he has broken the record here. (International Herald Tribune)
Oil climbs above $101 Mar 6, 2008
OPEC spokesman Ibrahim Hussein said America's economic problems were a key factor in its decision to hold off on any action. OPEC did pledge to maintain "constant vigilance" over the market. (AZCentral -- Business)
Kenya: Kibet's Strategy Worked Aug 27, 2007
On the stands, the Kenyan contingent was sure of a gold medal with coach John Mwithiga and team leader Ibrahim Hussein consulting all the time. The Kenyan camp was in a jovial mood at the start of the race as compared to their Ethiopian counterparts who grew longer faces with each passing kilometre. (allAfrica.com)
