Somalia
Somali Referee to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Final, Marking Milestone
By: Jamal Mohamed Sunday June 14, 2026 Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s omission from the World Cup sparked criticism around the world, with…
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Somali president says political disputes should be settled inside Somalia
Saturday June 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said Somalia’s federal government is still prepared to…
Somalia
Somalia president calls Israel’s North Western State of Somalia move a dark day in nation’s history
Saturday June 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has described Israel’s reported recognition of North Western…
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Canadian leaders back Somali referee denied U.S. entry for FIFA World Cup
Friday June 12, 2026 Denied entry to the United States, FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Somalia to…
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Somali intelligence agency seizes explosive chemicals bound for al-Shabab
Friday June 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Thursday that it had intercepted a…
Somalia
Somalia Regrets U.S. Denial of Entry to FIFA Referee Omar Artan
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday voiced strong regret after the United States refused…
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Somali Referee Omar Artan Named to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Final
PARIS — UEFA has handed Somali referee Omar Adan Artan one of the biggest appointments of his career, naming him…
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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…
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Somali World Cup referee denied entry to the US
By OMAR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBIThursday June 11, 2026 For Omar Artan, the road to soccer’s biggest stage seemed to…
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UEFA names Somali referee Omar Artan for PSG-Aston Villa Super Cup
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was blocked from taking part in the…
