June 21
Somalia: Somalia, UNFPA Pledge Closer Cooperation On Youth and Women's Sports
Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports on Sunday hosted the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative to Somalia, Judicaël Elidje, as both sides… Read more »
June 12
Somalia: Somali Referee Omar Artan to Officiate Uefa Super Cup in Historic First for Somalia
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has etched his name into football history after being appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, marking a landmark… Read more »
June 11
Somalia: Somalia Regrets U.S. Entry Denial for CAF Referee Omar Artan
Somalia's foreign ministry on Thursday expressed "deep regret" over the United States' decision to deny entry to internationally acclaimed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan,… Read more »
June 10
Somalia: Somali PM Hails Referee Omar Artan As Symbol of Hope After World Cup Setback
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday paid tribute to internationally recognized referee Omar Artan, saying the official's dream of officiating at the FIFA World Cup… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Referee Omar Artan Returns to Hero's Welcome After US Entry Denial
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday to a warm reception from supporters after being denied entry to the United States, where he… Read more »
June 09
Somalia: Somali Referee's World Cup Hopes Hit After U.S. Entry Denial
The United States has denied entry to Somali referee Omar Atan, who had been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Referee Thanks Supporters After U.S. Entry Ban Derails World Cup Role
Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has thanked the football community and the Somali public for their support after he was denied entry to the United States,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Regrets World Cup Absence of Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Entry Setback
Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the circumstances that prevented internationally recognized Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from… Read more »
November 23, 2025
Somalia: Somali President Receives Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, Africa's Best Referee 2025
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday hosted referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan at the National Palace, following his recognition as Africa's Best Referee of 2025 by the… Read more »
November 07, 2025
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Sign Cooperation Deal On Youth and Sports Development
Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting youth empowerment and sports development, officials said on Friday. Read more »
