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The Islamist insurgents shebabs announced on Sunday, August 2, the capture of Teedaan, a strategic locality in central Somalia, after 24 hours of fighting against government forces. Residents from nearby areas confirmed to Agence France-Presse that intense clashes had taken place in the area. In a brief statement, the Shebabs claim to have inflicted losses […]
The appointment of Omar Artan for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup continues to generate significant reactions on the African scene. The president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, sees it as a major recognition of the Somali referee’s talent and a source of pride for the entire continent. The president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice […]
Denied entry to the United States while he was scheduled to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, Omar Artan received a triumphant welcome upon his return to Somalia. A strong show of support for the 34-year-old referee, whose reputation continues to grow on the international stage with his appointment to officiate the clash between PSG […]
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami airport. U.S. authorities cite national security concerns, while he disputes any involvement and denounces a decision linked to his nationality. The international Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, […]
Just a few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, an unexpected incident has disrupted the preparations of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Selected by FIFA to officiate during the tournament, he was allegedly turned away upon his arrival in the United States. Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is […]
Samuel Eto’o, former Cameroonian football star and current president of the Cameroon Football Federation, took part in a gala match in Mogadishu on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and was warmly received by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The festive event, held in a stadium in the Somali capital, featured other African football legends such as […]
Will Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud step down at the end of his term? The question remains unanswered, according to Africanews. Reelected in 2022 for a second term, he could legally seek a third one, as the Somali Constitution does not impose any term limits. For now, the suspense lingers. In a recent interview with […]
The Somali government has confirmed that Tuesday’s explosion in Mogadishu was an assassination attempt against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attributed to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. According to the Ministry of Information, the presidential convoy was targeted at around 10:32 am (07:32 GMT) in the Xamar-Jajab district of Mogadishu. The president was on his way to […]
