East-Africa
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry arrives home to hero’s welcome
By OMAR FARUKWednesday June 10, 2026 When Omar Artan stepped off the plane in Mogadishu on Wednesday, he was met…
Sports
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Central-Africa
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…
North-Africa
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…
Sports
New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting heighten World Cup security concerns
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Violence hit two World Cup host cities just days before kickoff, leaving six people stabbed in…
North-Africa
Somalia Olympic Committee backs referee Omar Artan after U.S. entry denial
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Olympic Committee has thrown its weight behind referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan…
North-Africa
Somali FIFA referee denied US entry ahead of 2026 World Cup
Monday June 8, 2026 Istanbul (AX) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was reportedly turned away at the U.S. border…
East-Africa
New Mogadishu maritime port draws global investor attention
By Adam Ahmed and A.A. JamahSunday June 7, 2026 After years of war and disruption, Somalia is moving to rebuild…
Somalia
Former Somali security minister says forces entered his Mogadishu hotel
Saturday June 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Nur on Saturday accused federal forces of…
East-Africa
Ruto Urged to Deliver Northern Kenya Promises Through Infrastructure Fund
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOFriday June 5, 2026 Muktar Dahir, Garissa County Human Rights Defenders Network, speaking to the press at a…
East-Africa
Stakeholders hold high-level security meeting as insecurity worsens in Garissa
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOFriday June 5, 2026 Garissa Governor Nathif Jama chairing the high-level security meeting./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Garissa’s standing as one…
