What an absolute disgrace. A FIFA-certified referee being denied entry to the United States purely because he is Somali.
The World Cup is meant to bring people together. This is racism, plain and simple. Shameful.
https://t.co/rpSgTmmPU4
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
World Cup referee - Africa's best - is denied entry to United States and sent back after landing at Miami Airport, despite having a diplomatic passport https://t.co/rJep4ipJ8o
Heavy gunfire has broken out in central Mogadishu as Somalia’s former PM Hassan Ali Khaire says he has been attacked by gov't forces before planned anti-gov't protests https://t.co/SwpLlUwLkU
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.
I reviewed the usual suspects X accounts As expected, there is no support for #Somalia only silence from those who are normally quick to issue performative and meaningless endorsements. If Villa Somalia fails to clearly state its position on Ethiopia and the UAE, then it is reasonable to conclude that President Hassan Sheikh is complicit. By publicly engaging Abiy Ahmed, Hassan Sheikh has undermined Eritrea and Egypt and weakened Somalia’s regional credibility. Somalia’s foreign policy requires immediate recalibration. Ethiopia is currently the weakest strategic actor in the region, and all parties are fully aware of the pressure points.
Regarding the UAE a small, opportunistic state operating through proxies and ideological alignment, behaving far beyond its weight. Somali public patience is exhausted. If leadership continues to abdicate responsibility, the consequences will no longer be managed through official channels.
International law requires Israel to comply and respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Somalia. Recognizing a part of Somalia is a complete breach of this. Somaliland is an integral part of Somalia. Our people are firmly united in the defence of their sovereignty.
Here is my latest publication on the "Nexus between Peace Processes and Constitution-Making in Somalia." I would like to thank Catalina Uribe @catasur for editing the study and @FBAFolke for publishing it. I welcome any engagements, disagreements, and critiques. Here is the link:
https://t.co/50cMhrZlCC
🎯MAASHALAH💯
Well done girls, Adeer! Well done!
Meanwhile, Faaraxs like me are driving a truck cross country and other Faaraxs are driving Uber (like this fella here @AhmedFarah21 )