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(MENAFN) The Somali government formally expressed regret Wednesday over the denial of entry to internationally acclaimed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been set to officiate at the FIFA World Cup before being turned away at the US...

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New studies show DREAMS program boosts incomes, savings, and resilience in refugee communities across East Africa The IKEA Foundation has committed $7.4m to fund the next stage of DREAMS in Ethiopia while the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has...

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(MENAFN) Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pressed his Somali counterpart Tuesday for the swift release of eleven Pakistani nationals held captive aboard a hijacked vessel off the Somali coast, as diplomatic efforts to secure their freedom...

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(MENAFN) Violence broke out in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu for a second consecutive day as tensions escalated between security forces and opposition supporters ahead of a planned protest, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Somali football referee Omar Artan, the first from his country selected to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals tournament, has been denied entry to the United States, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) A Somali referee who had been expected to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu after being barred from entering the United States, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed aside mounting criticism on Wednesday over entry denials and visa obstacles threatening the integrity of the 2026 World Cup, urging detractors to trust the governing body's behind-the-scenes efforts...

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(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict involving Iran is intensifying food insecurity worldwide, placing millions of additional people at risk of severe hunger, according to reports citing the head of the UN's food assistance agency.

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(MENAFN) Somali forces, backed by international partners, conducted a sweeping dual-front offensive Tuesday that killed 28 al-Shabaab militants across the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions, according to an official statement — including a senior...

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(MENAFN) World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus voiced support on Tuesday for Somali referee Omar Artan after reports indicated that he was refused entry to the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In a message...

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The ghee market is expanding steadily as health-conscious consumers drive demand for premium, organic, and functional dairy products.

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At the turn of the year 2025-26, economic growth surprised on the upside while financial market sentiment remained strong despite high uncertainty.

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(MENAFN) Somalia has strongly criticized Somaliland after the self-declared breakaway region moved forward with plans to open a diplomatic mission in Israel, describing the step as unlawful and a challenge to Somalia’s sovereignty, according to...

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(MENAFN) Somali football referee Omar Artan was received with a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu after being denied entry to the United States, a decision that prevented him from officiating at the FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Artan arrived at...

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(MENAFN) Pakistan has called for the urgent release of its nationals being held hostage off the coast of Somalia, following diplomatic talks with Somali authorities.

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(MENAFN) Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been poised to make history as the first Somali official to oversee a FIFA World Cup match, departed Istanbul on Tuesday bound for Mogadishu after US authorities refused him entry to the...

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(MENAFN) Omar Artan, a highly regarded football official and the first Somali referee selected to work at a FIFA World Cup finals tournament, has been prevented from entering the United States, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Somalia on Tuesday via Istanbul after being denied entry to the United States, where he had been scheduled to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Before boarding a flight from...

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ATLANTA, GA, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) brought entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners, and industry experts from across the country to Atlanta for its 2026 Annual Conference,...

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(MENAFN) The head of the World Health Organization has expressed support for Somali referee Omar Artan after reports indicated he was denied entry to the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup. According to reports, WHO Director-General Tedros...