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Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup Participation
In a significant setback for the sport, Somali referee Omar Artan, poised to become the first official from Somalia to officiate at…
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Somalia says efforts failed to reverse U.S. entry ban on World Cup referee Omar Artan
MOGADISHU – Somalia said on Friday it had been unable to secure the reversal of a U.S. decision that blocked Somali international…
North-Africa
Somali-heritage players to feature at World Cup 2026 as U.S. denies Somali referee entry
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Somalia will not take the field at the FIFA World Cup, but Somali football will still be represented…
Somalia
US Denies Entry to Somali Referee Selected for 2026 FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON – The United States has blocked entry to a high-profile Somali referee chosen for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, intensifying concerns…
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 after U.S.…
Somalia
Hotel raid in Somalia raises fears for investor confidence amid tensions
by BRIAN ORUTAMonday June 8, 2026 Abdullahi Mohamed Nuur, a former security minister in Somalia/HANDOUT A security raid at one of Mogadishu’s…
Somalia
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapses during football friendly in Copenhagen
Monday June 8, 2026 Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine, prompting an immediate halt to…
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 over the…
Somalia
Somalia and UNESCO open workshop to preserve documentary heritage
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia took a new step Sunday toward safeguarding its historical record, as Information, Culture and…
Somalia
Somalia’s centralization efforts face resistance, Hiiraan Online op-ed says
By Abdirahman JeylaniMonday June 8, 2026 The bursts of gunfire that rattled Mogadishu in early June should end any remaining hope that…
Somalia
Farmaajo calls for urgent talks with President Mohamud, former presidents
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Sunday urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Somalia’s…
