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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Somalia
Turkish Intelligence Mediates to Ease Somalia Election Crisis
Turkish intelligence steps in as Somalia’s election standoff deepens MOGADISHU, June 8, 2026 – Turkish intelligence officials in Mogadishu are…
Somalia
Somali women urge urgent national dialogue to address political and security crisis
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A national peace conference led by women on Sunday urged President Hassan Sheikh…
Somalia
MP Falhada questions SHA effectiveness after Garissa hospital viral video sparks debate
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOMonday June 8, 2026 East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman Dekow speaking to the press in…
