Country: Somalia
Political, security, economic, social, and humanitarian news from Somalia. This section focuses on this rebuilding Horn of Africa nation at the heart of key regional challenges.
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2026 World Cup: Somali referee Omar Artan turned away upon arrival in the United States
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… -
“I felt at home”: Samuel Eto’o visits Somalia in symbolic show of pan-African solidarity
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… -
Somalia: Uncertainty Surrounds Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Potential 2026 Candidacy
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,… -
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud escapes assassination attempt by Al-Shabaab
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…