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Somalia federal troops and armed opposition clash in Baidoa city - Reuters
Somalia federal troops and armed opposition clash in Baidoa city Reuters
August 17, 2026Somalia malnutrition response hit by more than 80% funding drop as child hunger surges, MSF says - Reuters
Somalia malnutrition response hit by more than 80% funding drop as child hunger surges, MSF says Reuters
August 11, 2026Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
July 17, 2026Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say - Reuters
Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say Reuters
July 2, 2026Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee - Reuters
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee Reuters
June 14, 2026Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
June 14, 2026Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup - Reuters
Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup Reuters
June 11, 2026Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
June 11, 2026Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate' - Reuters
Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate' Reuters
June 10, 2026World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.
June 10, 2026Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
June 9, 2026Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut - Reuters
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Reuters
June 9, 2026Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut - Reuters
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Reuters
June 8, 2026Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
June 8, 2026'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
June 6, 2026Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
June 4, 2026'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
May 7, 2026Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
May 2, 2026Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters - Reuters
Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters Reuters
May 2, 2026Somalia's malnourished children hit hard by Iran war - Reuters
Somalia's malnourished children hit hard by Iran war Reuters
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Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
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FIFA to pay Somali referee full World Cup fee after US entry denial
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After refused entry into US, Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid full World Cup fee by FIFA
After 11 hours of interrogation by US immigration at Miami International Airport on Monday, Omar Artan was told he would not be allowed into the country. His diplomatic passport and single-entry US vi
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Omar Artan named as referee for UEFA Super Cup after being denied World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan will take charge of Aston Villa’s European Super Cup showdown with Paris St Germain after seeing his World Cup dream dashed. Governing body UEFA has appointed the 34-year-ol
Somali referee denied entry to the US set to officiate UEFA Super Cup final
A Somali football referee who was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup is set to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in August. In a sta
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Omar Artan given hero’s welcome in Somalia after referee’s US entry blocked
Artan deemed a threat to national security by US officials ‘I promise you that I will attend the next one’ The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in h
US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'
Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia following US visa rejection Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror org
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Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry into United States ahead of 2026 World Cup
There will be a change to the FIFA official referee roster for the World Cup as Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States. Artan arrived at Miami International
Somali referee won’t officiate in World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
By The Associated Press Send this article to your social connections. Send this article to your social connections. Somali referee Omar Artan won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied ent
Top African referee denied entry into the US and will miss World Cup
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday. A F
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A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA was set to make history for his country. (AP Video/
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ingratiated himself with US President Donald Trump over the past two years There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulties getting into
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to the US 'due to vetting concerns': CBP
The referee arrived at Miami International Airport from Istanbul on Saturday. A Somali referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was denied entry into the United States over the weekend "due to vetting con
Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup
Was going to be first Somali to officiate at a World Cup ‘He deserves the support of the football community’ A Somali referee, who was set to become the first person from his country to officiate at