What has happened at the #2026WorldCup over the last 48 hours: • Swiss footballer Embolo's visa was put under review and he was only able to join his team days later. • Iraqi national team player Aymen Hussein was held for questioning for nearly 7 hours upon entering the United States. • The Iranian national team spent days dealing with visa procedures at the U.S. Consulate in Türkiye. The U.S. only allowed them entry on match days. Fifteen members of the delegation were denied visas. • Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named CAF's Best African Referee of 2025, was denied a visa. Despite travelling to the U.S. with a diplomatic passport, he was refused entry and sent back. FIFA announced that he will not be able to officiate at the tournament. • The South African national team arrived in the United States much later than planned because part of the delegation was not granted visas. • Members of the Senegal national team staff were forced to remove their shoes and subjected to lengthy searches, sparking accusations of racism. • The Uzbekistan national team was searched with bomb-sniffing dogs and the footage went viral in international media. • Some Scottish supporters, despite being eligible to enter the U.S. visa-free under the ESTA programme, had their travel authorisations revoked just days before departure. • Many supporters who had already bought tickets and booked accommodation had their visa applications rejected, resulting in financial losses.

In 1997, two friends working as accountants in Abu Dhabi were inspired by a classmate to pursue CPA certification. Despite financial challenges and visa concerns, they enrolled in a CPA exam preparation course and were granted US visas. After intense preparation, they successfully passed the CPA exam in May 1998/1999, transforming their careers and lives. ​ A real-time experience 👉 @sicpa_pao @CIPFA @AICPA_JofA @AICPA ✍️ wardheernews.com/becoming-a-…

In 1989, I first encountered the Fuursade Institute in the Km4 area. I was enrolled in a computer class using DOS and Lotus 123 (now Word and Excel). The dark screen on my monitor really puzzled me; it was my first time encounter, seeing a PC desktop. Dr Fuursade was a pioneer in that field and I’m proud to have been his student.

⚡️LATEST: Students from @tmfsomalia have won first place in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence category at Science Fest Africa 2026, one of the continent’s largest science exhibitions, held in #Abidjan. The event brought together participants from 27 African countries and featured hundreds of projects showcasing innovation across multiple scientific disciplines. #Somalia #Türkey

Doqonka Daarood v Halyayga ahawiye!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Somalia mourns the loss of AUN. Professor Ali Jimale Ahmed, a deeply respected scholar whose knowledge and service touched generations. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and students. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdowsa. ِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَI

Waxaa farxad weyn ii ah maanta in aan dhagax-dhignay dhismahan ay yeelanayso Wasaaradda Maaliyadda JFS, kaas oo ka tarjumaya sida ay Xukuumadda DanQaran uga go’an tahay horumarinta adeegyada aasaasiga ah, xoojinta kaabeyaasha dhaqaalaha, iyo xaqiijinta maamul maaliyadeed oo wanaagsan oo shacabka Soomaaliyeed helaan. Maadaamaa aan dhiseyso kaabayaashii danta guud, haddane dhanka kale waxaa lagama maarmaan ah in la illaaliyo hantida shacabka gaarka u leeyihiin, sidaasi awgeed hay’adaha dowladda iyo bulshada Soomaaliyeed waxaan ugu baaqaya in ay ilaaliyaan hantida dadka Soomaaliyeed oo baryahan cabashadooda dhanka dhulalka ah ay jireen. Dowlada dowladda hoose ee gobolka Banaadir waxaan faraynaa in ay hubiyaan dhulalka ay ka timid cabashooyinka kala duwan, marna lama aqbali karo in hanti gaar loo leeyahay ka dumiyaan muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed, waanna uga digayaa in la dulmiyo bulshada.

We are excited to announce that starting tonight, the Port of Mogadishu will officially begin 24-hour operations, offering uninterrupted services around the clock. This significant milestone has been made possible by the strengthened security measures in the capital. With 24-hour operations, we expect reduced congestion and fewer delays in vessel services, while also boosting the port’s competitiveness. This will directly contribute to increased government revenue and improve the overall efficiency of trade. For Somali traders, this is a welcome development, as it will make port services more reliable and streamline business operations. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the Port of Mogadishu and other ports across the country, in line with the vision of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Dan-Qaran Government led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Port Director, Alport Mogadishu, the security agencies, and all other government departments who have played a crucial role in making this progress possible.

Today, I’m proud to announce the successful distribution of 40 milling machines and 40 high-performance farm motorcycles to 80 smallholder farmers at the MoAI Headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia. This milestone follows our earlier commitment to revitalize Agricultural mechanization and digitalization with our recent achievements of distributing tractors and hand-held agricultural machines to low-income farmers. This contributes to our overarching goal of transforming Somali agriculture from low-productivity subsistence farming into a modern and climate-smart farming characterized by enhanced productivity and improved food security. I extend my sincere appreciation to Qatar Charity @qcharityglobal for their support and partnership in ensuring the success of today’s distribution