His Community’s Story Spans Continents & Centuries

Gorilla Highlands Experts 15 July 2025

Is Zohran Mamdani the most famous Ugandan at the moment? In New York for sure! The article explores his Khoja merchant community that brought textiles, manufactured goods, spices and gems to East Africa — and even the Aga Khan Development Network.

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's family history includes exile from Uganda and return, reflecting the complex relationship between South Asian communities and East African countries. A professor offers insight into cross-cultural resilience: theconversation.com/zohran-mamda…

— The Conversation U.S. (@us.theconversation.com) 2025-07-15T03:48:09.131Z

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