AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Visa Row: FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged fans to “chill and relax” over mounting travel and visa problems, stressing FIFA “doesn’t control everything” after the US denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, ending his World Cup role. US officials said Artan was refused admission in Miami over “vetting concerns” and alleged “association with suspected members of terror organisations,” while FIFA confirmed he was dropped from the officiating list. Somalia Reacts: Somalia’s Foreign Ministry said it regrets the decision, praised Artan as a national pride figure, and vowed to keep engaging partners for clarification. Homecoming Moment: Artan returned to Mogadishu for a hero’s welcome, telling supporters he will be at the next World Cup. Digital Governance: In Mogadishu, Somalia’s National Communications Authority and the National IPv6 Center opened a workshop to push the country’s transition to IPv6 and strengthen digital infrastructure. Piracy Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Foreign Office said it is still working to secure the release of Pakistani seafarers held by Somali pirates, noting talks between DPM Ishaq Dar and Somalia’s foreign minister.
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