American visa limits hinder African governance progress

The United States prevented Omar Abdulqadir Artan, who was expected to become the first Somali referee to officiate a match at the 2026 World Cup, from entering the country before the tournament began due to security concerns, despite him holding a valid visa. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency confirmed that the decision was based on law enforcement and national security information, which impacted his participation in the global sporting event.

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