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World Cup referee denied U.S. entry was set to make Somalia history
By OMAR FARUK and GERALD IMRAYWednesday June 10, 2026 A journey that was supposed to lift Somalia onto the World Cup stage…
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Wednesday June 10, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State is set to choose its next president on Wednesday in Baidoa, as authorities…
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Somali referee Omar Artan returns home after U.S. entry denial ends World Cup role
Wednesday June 10, 2026 Istanbul (AX) — What was meant to be a landmark moment for Somali football ended in disappointment on…
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U.S. confirms denial of entry to Somali referee for World Cup
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Somali referee denied U.S. entry, will miss World Cup debut
Tuesday June 9, 2026 U.S. authorities over the weekend barred Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from entering the country, derailing plans…
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Somalia seeks solution after U.S. denies entry to referee Omar Artan
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports voiced deep regret Tuesday after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir…
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U.S. Visa Application Fees Significantly Impact Nigerians, Report Finds
A recent analysis highlights that Nigerians have invested tens of millions of dollars in U.S. visa fees over a two-year span, even…
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Somali federation says referee Omar Artan was denied U.S. entry without reason
Tuesday June 9, 2026 The United States has denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan, blocking him from traveling to officiate at…
West-Africa
Liberia Government Criticizes Nigerian Pastor’s Prophecies on Economic Crisis
The Liberian government has officially lodged a complaint with Nigeria, taking issue with contentious predictions made by Nigerian cleric Primate Babatunde Elijah…
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Southwest State candidates file complaint over ballot secrecy, election fairness
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