Spanish giants make stunning move for Argentine star, but Atlético point to €500 million release clause and refuse to negotiate. Published by ASAL Post Sports Desk MADRID, Spain — One of the biggest transfer stories of the summer has erupted in Spanish football after Real Madrid saw a massive €150 million bid for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez rejected, with their city rivals insisting the Argentine remains untouchable. In a highly unusual development, Real Madrid publicly confirmed that they had submitted an official offer for the World Cup-winning striker, a proposal that would have made Álvarez one of the most…
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After 11 hours of questioning at Miami airport and a visa denial that shook World football, British Columbia’s premier has stepped forward inviting Africa’s best referee to officiate in Vancouver. Asal Post | Garissa / Mogadishu | June 2026 When Omar Abdulkadir Artan landed in Miami for a mandatory FIFA pre-tournament seminar, he carried a diplomatic passport, a valid single-entry U.S. visa, and the weight of a nation’s hopes. Eleven hours later, he was told he would not be admitted. The reason given: “vetting concerns.” Now, as Somalia’s government scrambles diplomatically to salvage his World Cup dream, an unexpected voice…
Africa’s Best Referee of 2025, hand-picked by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, was barred from entering the United States just days before a pre-tournament seminar. No reason has been given. Asal Post Garissa / Mogadishu June 8, 2026. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the man poised to become the first Somali referee ever to officiate at a FIFA World Cup was denied entry to the United States over the weekend, just days before critical FIFA preparatory proceedings were set to begin. Artan had been personally selected by FIFA to work the 2026 tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada…
Garissa Unveils Ambitious Blueprint to Protect Its Most Vulnerable Residents Ahead of Historic Launch. By ASAL Post Editorial Desk Garissa County is set to make history tomorrow with the official launch of the Garissa County Social Protection Policy 2026, a landmark framework designed to tackle poverty, vulnerability, inequality, and climate-related shocks affecting thousands of residents across the county. The policy, spearheaded by the Department of Gender, Social Services and Sports under the leadership of Acting Director of Social Services Bilal Osman Mohamed, represents one of the most comprehensive county-led social protection initiatives ever undertaken in Northern Kenya. County leaders describe…
County One Health Unit Warns Against Uncoordinated Slaughter, Demands Written Approval from All Individuals and Organisations Planning to Conduct Udhhiya This Eid. With Eid-Al-Adha festivities just days away, the County Government of Garissa has moved decisively to bring order, hygiene and public health compliance to Qurbani slaughter activities scheduled to take place across the county from 27th to 29th May 2026. In an official circular dated 21st May 2026, seen by ASAL Post, and signed by Dr. Haret A. Hambe, Director of Livestock Development and County One Health Unit (COHU) Focal Person, the county has issued comprehensive directives targeting all…
From Food Rationing Cuts to Deforestation, Governor Nathif Jama Puts Urgent Issues on the Table as New UNHCR Leadership Takes Over. Garissa Governor H.E Nathif Jama Aden on Monday received the newly appointed UNHCR Representative in Kenya, Madam Fatima Mohammed-Cole, in what turned out to be far more than a courtesy call the Governor used the meeting to lay out a frank and detailed account of the pressing challenges facing refugees and host communities in Garissa County. The meeting was attended on the UNHCR side by Dr. William Ejalu, Head of the UNHCR Sub-Office at Dadaab Refugee Camp, while the…
The High Court has struck down the appointment of former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, ruling that the entire process was unconstitutional, unlawful and void from the very beginning. In a judgment delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court found that Jumwa’s appointment failed to meet the legal and constitutional standards required for public appointments, citing a complete absence of compliance with Section 7 of the Kenya Roads Board Act. The court further ruled that the process violated Articles 10, 47 and 232 of the Constitution provisions that demand transparency, accountability, inclusivity and fair…
A Routine Patrol, a Suspicious Figure, and a Live Bomb, How Security Forces Stopped a Potential Massacre on a Notorious Road. May 23, 2026 – ASAL POST A suspected terror attack on one of North Eastern Kenya’s busiest and most dangerous roads has been thwarted after a multi-agency security team arrested a man and recovered a live improvised explosive device (IED) along the Garissa–Dadaab road on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) identified the suspect as Hussein Issa Baraki, who was picked up at the Haji Aden area after officers on routine patrol noticed him behaving…
𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞. Kenya’s Hajj Mission has joined delegates from 78 countries in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening preparations, safety measures, and coordination ahead of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The talks, convened by Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the 50th Grand Hajj Symposium, brought together heads of Hajj affairs offices from across the Muslim world to review operational readiness for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. Kenya’s delegation was led by SUPKEM National Chairman Hassan Ole…
𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐣𝐣 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞. Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new “Hajj Without Luggage” initiative aimed at easing travel for millions of Muslim pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Under the new system, pilgrims will now be able to send their luggage directly from their home countries to their accommodation facilities in Saudi Arabia before even boarding their flights, removing the burden of carrying bags through airports, buses, and holy sites during the sacred journey. Saudi authorities say the programme is part of broader…