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The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

When climate pressures deepen, the fight against violence becomes harder

Climate-induced crop failures, death of livestock and water shortages increase food insecurity and malnutrition. This makes it harder for families to maintain stable incomes and consistent supplies of food.

The Conversation

‘They didn’t know or care, or wouldn’t say’: how we investigated the casualties of a covert US war

When a large number of children were killed during a US drone strike in Somalia last year, two reporters collaborated to piece together what happened

The Guardian - UK

UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators

A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight

The Independent UK

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Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk

Abdiqadir Salah was pierced by shrapnel in a bombing that killed 12 in Somalia. But as the US denies civilians were hurt they face no hope of compensation

The Guardian - UK

Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?

Six months ago, at least 12 people, including eight children, died during a US attack. The US has never admitted the civilian deaths. Here, the Guardian pieces together what happened that day

The Guardian - UK

Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing?

Washington has been stepping up its airstrikes in the campaign against al-Shabaab, but the militants make continued gains and civilians are increasingly the victims

The Guardian - UK

Kenya wants to close refugee camps: the promise and risks of its ambitious new plan

Kenya hosts nearly a million refugees, mainly from South Sudan and Somalia. Many of them have been living in refugee camps for decades.

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Diphtheria Outbreak 2026: CDC Issues New Sub-Saharan Africa Travel Alert Covering 7 Countries with Over 20,000 Cases and 1,252 Deaths in 2025

The CDC issued a new diphtheria travel alert for Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Somalia on June 2, 2026. WHO documented 20,412 suspected cases and 1,252 deaths in Africa in 2025. Here is what travelers and unvaccinated Americans need to know.

Medical Daily

The World Cup 2026 is already being criticized as Africa’s ‘best male referee’ is barred entry into the U.S.

Omar Artan had his dreams dashed after immigration officials sent him back home after 11 hours of questioning.

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Who Is Omar Artan? Top African Referee Denied Entry to US Ahead of FIFA World Cup Despite Valid Visa Claims

Omar Artan, Africa's top football referee, was denied entry to the US and will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite claims he held a valid visa

International Business Times UK

Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected links to terror organizations. Despite holding a visa and FIFA accreditation, US authorities deemed him inadmissible, shattering his dream and sparking controversy. Omar…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Who Is Omar Artan and Why Was He Denied Entry to the US?

Omar Artan, a prominent Somali referee, was denied entry to the US, ending his World Cup dream and sparking controversy over immigration policies.

International Business Times UK

Somali referee denied US visa gets hero’s welcome back home, vows to attend next World Cup

Hundreds of fans, government and football officials gathered at Mogadishu's airport Wednesday to welcome Omar Artan after the Somali refree was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Somalia's dream of having its first national officiate a World Cup may have been dashed, but Artan told his supporters…

France 24

‘Not Right’—Barred Somali Referee Sent World Cup Invitation by Canadian Politicians

Omar Artan was refused entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, despite having all of the necessary visa paperwork.

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The Independent UK

Who is Omar Artan? The Somalian World Cup referee denied entry to the US

The Somali referee was due to become his country’s first to officiate the World Cup

The Independent UK

Somali World Cup ref held for 11 hours by Trump’s border police receives hero’s welcome at home and vows to return

A World Cup referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was met by a crowd of supporters and officials in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry to the United States.

The Independent UK

Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome

A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States has returned to Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials

Bangkok Post

Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

MOGADISHU - Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

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The Independent UK

Fifa and Gianni Infantino have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan

COMMENT : After Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had his ‘dream’ of officiating at the World Cup denied by the host nation on the eve of the tournament, Fifa is forgetting its own rules, and values. By Miguel Delaney

Sports Illustrated

‘World Cup of Chaos’—Referee Expecting to Make History Denied Entry to U.S.

The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make history

He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Somali referee barred from US days before World Cup

AFRICA's top referee who was set to be the first from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup has been barred from entering the US, leading to…

The Guardian - UK

Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup

Omar Artan was going to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup but was refused entry at Miami airport despite a valid travel visa

Radio France Internationale

Turkey expands influence in Africa through military training

Turkey is expanding its military training programmes across Africa, with soldiers from Mali and Niger graduating from a special forces camp as Ankara seeks to deepen ties across the continent.

The Guardian - UK

Drought and floods drove them from their homes. But hunger and poverty have followed them to a Mogadishu camp

More than 6.5 million Somalis have been pushed to the brink of severe hunger as the climate crisis, fighting and cuts in aid leave a trail of despair

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