Stories by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Emmanuel Akinwotu
International Correspondent, Lagos, Nigeria
By Emmanuel Akinwotu
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
Emmanuel Akinwotu | Jun 10, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.
By Emmanuel Akinwotu
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with TrumpEmmanuel Akinwotu | Apr 16, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC
By Emmanuel Akinwotu
'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of warEmmanuel Akinwotu | Apr 15, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC
By Emmanuel Akinwotu
Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran warEmmanuel Akinwotu | Apr 13, 2026, 10:43 AM UTC