Abdirahman Mo'allim

MPH,Epidemiology, Humanitarian Health Worker, Currently works @MoH_Somalia. Advocate for global health| Committed to disease prevention. Tweets are My Own.

[Abdirahman Mo'allim @cadaala7]

Polio eradication,to reach zero dose vaccine children and improvement of routine immunization services coverage are among the top strategic priorities @MoH_Somalia.

[Gedi Mohamed @DrGediMohamed]

Today, Somalia kicks off National Immunization Days with a primary focus on ensuring that every eligible child is vaccinated during the 5-day campaign. Thanks to @MoH_Somalia, @WHOSom, @unicefsomalia, and polio workers for making this happen. #Endpolio.

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

This week, @MoH_Somalia’s DG @Yusuf_Wadani, accompanied by @WHOSom Rep. Dr. Mohamed Ali Kamil & partners, officially launched Somalia's Master Health Facility List (MHFL) in Mogadishu to improve health planning, coordination, & evidence-based decision-making. #DigitalHealth #WHO

[Dr Ali Hajiadam Abubakar @DrAliHajiadam]

Honored to represent H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the 20th Extraordinary African Union Summit on Health in Accra, Ghana. I reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to strengthening Primary Health Care as the foundation for resilient health systems, expanding equitable access to quality healthcare, and advancing Universal Health Coverage across Africa. #AUSummit

[Abdirahman Mo'allim @cadaala7]

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[Hamza Abdi Barre @HamzaAbdiBarre]

I warmly welcome UEFA’s decision to appoint Somali referee #OmarArtan to officiate the prestigious #UEFA Super Cup clash between #PSG and #AstonVilla.

This well-deserved opportunity is a testament to UEFA’s commitment to recognising excellence, nurturing talent, and promoting inclusivity in the global game.

Omar’s appointment is a source of immense pride for #Somalia and an inspiration to young people across our nation who aspire to reach the highest levels of sport through dedication, integrity, and hard work.

It reflects the unifying power of football to connect people, cultures, and nations.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Somalia, I extend our sincere appreciation to UEFA for this meaningful recognition.

We congratulate Omar on this remarkable achievement and wish him every success as he takes charge of what promises to be an exciting and memorable match in Salzburg.

[Abdirahman Mo'allim @cadaala7]

@OmarArtand1 Fake account

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇸🇴 UEFA announce Omar Artan to referee UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa in August after being denied access to the USA.

[Abdirahman Mo'allim @cadaala7]

@UEFA @Aragsan22 Artan is a somali and african legend and well deserved thanks UEFA

[UEFA @UEFA]

🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!

We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

[Dalsan TV @DalsanTv]

WATCH: Omar Artan at the Mogadishu Stadium.

"Where he calls home."

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Referee Omar Artan was given a hero’s welcome as he arrived back in Somalia after he was denied entry to the US 🇸🇴

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Cumar Artan ma gaarin #FIFAWorldCup oo keliya. Wuxuu taariikh dhigay isagoo noqday garsoorihii kubadda cagta ugu horreeyay ee Soomaaliyeed ee halkaas gaara, isla markaana ka mid ah garsoorayaasha ugu wanaagsan #Afrika. Guushaas cidina kama qaadi karto, wax kasta ha dhacaane.
Cumar, aad baan uga xumahay waxa dhacay. Waxaad gaartay heerka ugu sarreeya ee xirfaddaada, waxaadna dhiirrigelisay jiil dalka jooga adigoo halkaas gaaray. In lagaa hor istaagay fursaddii aad u qalantay ma beddelayso taas.
Tani ma noqon doonto halka ay ku dhammaato sheekadaadu. Dunidu way ku garab taagan tahay, waxayna kuu rajaynaysaa samir, adkaysi, iyo in aad mar kale garsoorto kulamo waaweyn oo caalami ah.
Waan ku garab taaganahay, Cumar.
#Somalia

[Abdirahman Mo'allim @cadaala7]

@OmarArtand1 @Horrimania Fake account

[Radio Muqdisho @RadioMuqdisho]

Africa’s leading referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, received a warm welcome from government officials, sports leaders, and citizens upon his arrival at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu.

Artan returned home after being unable to travel to Miami to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, with many Somalis expressing solidarity and appreciation for his achievements in international football. #Somalia

[Micky Jnr @MickyJnr__]

Somalia referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan is back home safely in Mogadishu this morning.

He didn’t get the opportunity to officiate at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, ending his historic dream of representing Somalia on football’s biggest stage.

But look at the love and reception he has received back home.

Omar may have missed the World Cup but he won the hearts of people across Africa and around the world. 🌍❤️

A proud moment for Somalia. 🇸🇴

#AfricanFootball
#WorldCupwithMicky

[M.M. Dhoore @dhoorebbc]

The US's refusal of Omar Artan, #CAF Referee of the Year, to enter its territory to officiate the FIFA World Cup made him a hero and strengthened his status, as people from all walks of life queued up at #Mogadishu’s airport and the main roads leading to the airport to welcome him.

[Hamza Abdi Barre @HamzaAbdiBarre]

I told our Somali Referee Omar Artan that while his World Cup officiating dream may have been delayed, it has never been diminished. Long before a ball is kicked, he has already won the hearts of millions and secured his place in history.

Omar Artan has done more than unite the footballing world, he has ignited hope in every child who dares to dream beyond the horizon. Dreams may be deferred, but they are never defeated.

I extend my deepest gratitude to FIFA and CAF for recognizing and believing in his talent, integrity, and dedication throughout the years.

For a lifetime, Omar carried a whistle not as a symbol of authority, but as a commitment to fairness, justice, and the spirit of the game. He devoted himself to ensuring that football was decided by merit, yet fate denied him the stage he so richly deserved.

Today, I had the honor of hosting Omar Artan, an icon, a role model, and living proof that true greatness is not measured by the matches you officiate, but by the lives you inspire.

Omar's journey reminds us all that character outlasts circumstance, and that those who stand for fairness ultimately leave the deepest legacy

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

Omar Artan is back in Mogadishu.
The Somali referee was set to become the first man from his country to play an on-pitch role at the World Cup.
Artan was barred from entering the US despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single-entry US visa.
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[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Omar Artan didn’t just make the #FIFAWorldCup, he made history as the first Somali referee to get there, and as #Africa’s best. That milestone stands no matter what. So sorry to see this, Omar. You reached the summit of your profession and inspired a generation back home just by getting there, and being kept off the pitch you earned doesn’t change that. This won’t be the end of your story on the world stage. The world stands with you as one family, wishing you resilience now and many more major finals to come. Solidarity. #Somalia

[قناة الجزيرة @AJArabic]

رغم تعيينه من الفيفا للمشاركة في إدارة مباريات المونديال.. منع الحكم الصومالي عمر عرتن من دخول الولايات المتحدة
#الجزيرة_أخبار #الجزيرة_مونديال26

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

A Somali referee who is due to officiate at the World Cup has been denied entry to the U.S. after “vetting concerns” emerged upon his arrival in Florida over the weekend.

Omar Artan arrived at Miami International Airport on a flight from Istanbul on Saturday but was barred from entering the country following a “routine” inspection, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed in a statement to The Athletic.

Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football men’s referee of the year, is one of 52 referees handpicked by world governing body FIFA for the tournament.

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