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…
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North-Africa
Africa Prepares for World Cup 2026 as Teams Compete for Glory
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon, Senegal stands out as a formidable contender, having made a significant impact in…
East-Africa
Somalia’s recurring crises are rooted at home, not in the outside world
By Khadar AfrahSunday June 7, 2026 Somalia has long told itself a consoling tale about its own failure: that its troubles are…
World
UN urges world to prepare for El Niño-driven extreme heat risk
Warm waters spreading across the tropical Pacific are driving the buildup of a major El Niño, the World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed,…
World
Ebola outbreak raises questions about DR Congo’s World Cup participation
Houston is counting down to the FIFA World Cup, with seven matches on the schedule and a landmark fixture between the Democratic…
Somalia
World Bank Says Somalia’s Economic Growth Slows to 3% Amid Political Crisis
MOGADISHU, May 16 – Somalia’s economy is expanding at only about 3%, a marked slowdown highlighted in a recent World Bank report…
World
Study says 25% of World Cup matches likely to be played above 26C
Rising temperatures are casting a shadow over the World Cup, with a new study by World Weather Attribution warning that 25% of…
North-Africa
U.S. Waives Visa Bonds for Select Fans Attending 2026 World Cup
Excitement is building as the U.S. Department of State has revealed a significant update for international fans planning to attend the 2026…
Somalia
Somalia Launches $35 Million World Bank-Funded Bulsho Project
Somalia Unveils $35 Million World Bank-Funded “Bulsho” Project MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has rolled out…
Somalia
World leaders react to Washington shooting at Trump campaign event
Ben SmeeSunday April 26, 2026 A night meant to celebrate Washington’s political press corps was abruptly thrown into chaos when gunfire broke…
World
Amnesty warns predator leaders are seeking to impose a new world order
Amnesty International has accused the leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia of driving a new “predatory” world order, warning that…
