Ibrahim Adow

Diplomat

[The Somali Brief @thesomalibrief]

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[Ali Gudlawe Hussein @GudlaweHussein]

Waa maalin taariikhi ah, waana guul weyn oo uu dalkeennu gaaray.

10-degmo oo ka tirsan Hirshabeelle ayaa maanta looga dareeray doorashada isku sidkan ee lagu dooranayo Golayaasha Deegaanka iyo Wakiillada Hirshabeelle.

[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

[Sydney Leroux @sydneyleroux]

This is Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Once a little boy from Somalia who fell in love with the beautiful game. A boy who dared to dream of something so big that most people thought was impossible. But he kept going. Year after year. Match after match and sacrifice after sacrifice. That dream led him to become the FIRST Somali referee ever selected for a FIFA World Cup. Think about that. Out of millions of people. Out of entire countries.
He earned a place on the biggest stage this sport has to offer. Imagine finally getting there. Imagine calling your family. Imagine knowing that every sacrifice was worth it especially when you questioned it. Imagine not just the pride of your own country but countries celebrating you.
Then imagine being told you can’t be there. Football doesn't care where you're from, what language you speak or what flag is on your passport. It doesn’t care about politics. It cares about sacrifice. It cares about the years nobody saw. The early mornings, missed holidays, time away from your family and the moments you can never get back. It cares about what you’ve earned and a place at a World Cup should be decided by what you've given to the game and not where you were born.
The World Cup is supposed to bring the world together and not remind us of the lines that divide us because football is and always will be, for everyone.

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

As a World Cup host, the U.S. shouldn't be flippantly barring officials from entering the country to do their jobs.

It's terribly backward.

It's also counterproductive.

Global sports competitions should improve international exchange and relations, not the reverse.

[Hassan Gesey @HAliGesey]

Last night we caught up with Africa’s top & best Somali referee Omar Artan in Istanbul after his return from US

Despite the recent challenges Omar remains resilient,confident &in high spirits We continue to support him &look forward to his safe return home #WeStandWithOmarArtan

[Meral Hussein-Ece @meralhece]

A Somali referee makes history — first ever from his country to officiate a World Cup match.
The US: “Not allowed in.” - So much for “sport brings the world together.” Unless you’re from the “wrong” country.
Shameful. The ‘World Cup’ belongs to everyone — not just those the US approves of.

[Salah Jama @SalahJama]

Honoring the men and women of @SNAForce on their 66th anniversary for their service, sacrifice and duty to the nation. 🇸🇴

[Abdi Addow 🕊 @AbdiAddow1]

A pivotal moment for #Somalia as it begins to leverage its natural resources. May this be a blessed beginning Insha Allah! 🇸🇴 🚢

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

The Israelis are terrorists. No other word for it.

[Ebuzer Demirci @DemirciEbuzer]

Welcome to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, Çağrı Bey.

The ship Çağrı Bey has been sighted off the Mogadishu coast today after its long journey. Alhamdulillah. 🇹🇷🇸🇴

[Triple M @Trip_ple____M]

This video of Mikel Arteta will be gold in May. Save it because you'll need it

[Ibrahim Adow @cadow10]

@umutcagrisariii And there’s nothing you can do about it, stay mad 😂

[Hodan Ali @hodansomali]

Waa meel hoogtay meel aad adiga diiq ka tahay.

Caku iyo HSM siyaasadiisa.

[Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed @Laftagareen]

I, President of Southwest State H.E. Abdiaziz Laftagareen, resign as Deputy Chairman of the JSP effective today, March 18, 2026. I cannot support unconstitutional actions that weaken our unity. My commitment remains to Somalia’s unity, democracy, and the rule of law.

[Ragıp Soylu @ragipsoylu]

Erdogan doesn’t go to Davos and sending Fidan to represent him at Board of Peace ceremony because of this incident in 2009 with Israeli President Peres. He vowed not to participate ever.

Known as “One Minute Incident” in Turkish political lexicon

[Chinese Embassy in Somalia @ChineseSomalia]

Shameful fabrication as a part of the disinformation campaign. Whatever you do, you can never change the reality that Somaliland is part of Somalia.

[JerryRigEverything @ZacksJerryRig]

Hey look! It's the guy who's app undresses little girls, eating dinner with the guy who actually undressed little girls.

[Ibrahim Adow @cadow10]

@grok @elonmusk Funny how a man who lies about his own passport also lectures the world about truth, absolute lying cunt behavior