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Canadian leaders back Somali referee denied U.S. entry for FIFA World Cup

Axadle Editorial Desk Jun 12, 2026 1 min read

Friday June 12, 2026 Denied entry to the United States, FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Somalia to a hero’s welcome, underscoring how quickly a sports setback can turn into a moment of national pride. In the meantime, B.C. Premier David Eby and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow have both said they would like to see Artan officiate matches in…

Somalia

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Somali intelligence agency seizes explosive chemicals bound…

Banadir administration bans cattle from roaming Mogadishu…

Somalia Regrets U.S. Denial of Entry to FIFA Referee Omar…

NCA, National IPv6 Center hold workshop in Mogadishu

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Somali Referee Omar Artan Named to Officiate UEFA Super Cup…

Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup after…

Adan Madobe Faces Contested Southwest State Presidency

Southwest lawmakers to elect regional president in Baidoa…

Jun 10, 2026 2 min read

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home after U.S. entry…

Jun 10, 2026 3 min read

U.S. confirms denial of entry to Somali referee for World Cup

Jun 10, 2026 4 min read

Somali Referee Omar Artan Speaks Out After Being Denied U.S. Entry

Jun 10, 2026 2 min read

Somali referee denied U.S. entry, will miss World Cup debut

Jun 10, 2026 2 min read

Turkey’s Push to Bridge Somalia’s Political Divide Stalls Amid…

Jun 9, 2026 2 min read

Somalia seeks solution after U.S. denies entry to referee Omar Artan

Jun 9, 2026 2 min read

Somali federation says referee Omar Artan was denied U.S. entry…

Jun 9, 2026 2 min read

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West-Africa West-Africa

Nigeria Faces Warning as Extremist Groups Exploit Social Media for Propaganda

Adam Omar Jun 12, 2026 1 min read

Boko Haram factions, alongside various extremist organizations, are increasingly harnessing TikTok and other social…

President Mohamud inaugurates Villa Hirshabelle and new ministries in Jowhar

UEFA names Somali referee Omar Artan for PSG-Aston Villa Super Cup

North-Africa

RSF Airstrikes Kill 23 Civilians Amid Ongoing Sudan Conflict

Jun 12, 2026 3 min read

Sudan's North Kordofan capital, El-Obeid, has been rattled by a series of devastating drone attacks…

Conflict and Hunger Drive South Sudan Families to…

Jun 12, 2026 2 min read

Somali-heritage players to feature at World Cup…

Jun 9, 2026 3 min read

Somali-heritage players to feature at World Cup…

Jun 9, 2026 3 min read

Southern-Africa

Southern-Africa

Nigerians Return Home After Arriving From South Africa, “There’s No Place Like…

Jun 11, 2026 1 min read

For many African migrants in South Africa, daily life had become so punishing that returning home…

Massive manhunt after midnight massacre in South…

Jun 10, 2026 1 min read

Africa Prepares for World Cup 2026 as Teams…

Jun 8, 2026 1 min read

South Africa Unveils Plan to Curb Illegal…

Jun 8, 2026 1 min read