Abdoul Akimana, left, and Carson Noordam, 18, of Coeur d’Alene, are best buddies. They’re seen here in July celebrating Carson’s birthday. (Courtesy photo)
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Rooting for Team Abdoul Orphan's future in North Idaho jeopardized
When he was a little boy, Abdoul Akimana was an orphan, living on the war-ravaged streets of Burundi and running with other homeless children just to find food and shelter each day.