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A Somali government adviser accused of a Sh3.5 million fake gold scam remains in custody as prosecutors cite terrorism links and flight risk concerns.
President Mohamud said the projects demonstrate the increasing capacity of Somalia’s Federal Member States to deliver development that directly benefits citizens.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA's Super Cup, European football's governing body announced.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the United States.
Omar's Visa denial ended his chance of becoming the first Somali referee to officiate at football’s biggest tournament this season.
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.
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