Horn of Africa analyst Prof. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad has commented on the visa issue involving Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan.
He said the incident has raised questions about whether nationality should limit opportunities.
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
Today, 26 April 2026, I formally resigned from my position as Senior Advisor to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
This decision follows careful reflection on the serious political challenges, which, if not addressed through inclusive dialogue, sound judgment, and a strong sense of national responsibility, could undermine both political stability and national security.
In the coming days, I will share with the public my detailed perspectives and recommendations on possible pathways to address the ongoing political crisis during this sensitive transitional period, particularly as the mandate of the elected government institutions is set to expire on 15 May 2026.
Waxaan rabaa in aan halkaan idin kula wadaago dalxiishaaya inta badan imaado dalkeen, ama dalalka kale caalamka.
Qaasatan dalalka ka soo baxaya colaalaha sida dalkeena, Somalia, shouth Sudan, iyo wadamo kale oo ka tirsan aduunka.
Dalxiishaaya inta waxa ay idinkugu jiraan kuwa
Dowladda Soomaaliya waxa ay u aqoonsatay Wakiilka Midowga Afrika ee Soomaaliya Danjire Francisco Madeira in uu yahay shakhsi aan dalka laga rabin isagoo ku lug yeeshay arrimo ka baxsan shaqadiisa Wakiilka Midowga Afrika, waxa ayna fareysaa in uu 48 saac gudahood dalka uga baxo.