Somalia
North Western State of Somalia opens embassy in Jerusalem after Israel’s recognition
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — In a move that underscores its push for wider international standing, North Western State of…
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Somalia
Islamic bloc backs Somalia after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (AX) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday issued a sharp rebuke of North…
Central-Africa
Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup after missing World Cup spot
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, barred from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after…
Somalia
Aden Madobe takes office as Southwest president in Baidoa handover
Thursday June 11, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe, newly elected president of Somalia’s Southwest State, formally assumed office…
East-Africa
Somali referee says U.S. denied entry, ending World Cup dream
By Matthew Mpoke BiggReporting from Nairobi, KenyaWednesday June 10, 2026 Khaled Desouki/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A Somali referee said Tuesday that…
Somalia
Somali speaker wins Southwest State presidency after rival withdraws
Wednesday June 10, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe secured the presidency of Southwest State…
Somalia
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…
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 Omar Abdulkadir…
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
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 Garissa town…
