43 Somali Pirates Plead Guilty in Mumbai Court

Forty-three Somali nationals detained in Mumbai have pleaded guilty to charges linked to the hijacking of merchant vessels, according to court filings. The suspects, arrested in 2024 following Indian Navy operations, face prosecution under the Indian Penal Code and the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act for offenses including kidnapping and criminal conspiracy. The special court has scheduled … Read more

Somali Referee Artan: From US Travel Ban to Global Success

Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan has received an award of excellence from the Kuwait Football Association following his exclusion from the 2026 World Cup due to US entry restrictions. Despite being turned away at Miami International Airport, Artan continues to officiate high-profile matches, including the 2025–2026 Zain Premier League final, as he prepares for a … Read more