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Somalia: U.S. Bars Somali Boxer Ramla Ali From Entering Country Over Recent Mogadishu Visit
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Friday December 05, 2025 - 19:41:32 in Latest News by Super Admin
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Sunatimes.com – The United States government has blocked Somali-born boxing star Ramla Ali from entering the country, citing her recent travel to Mogadishu as the reason for the decision. The move has forced the cancellation of Ali's scheduled fight on 19 December, a match that had been widely anticipated by fans and promoters.
Sunatimes.com will provide updates as more information becomes available.
In a video message shared on social media, Ramla Ali said she was prevented from boarding her flight after U.S. authorities informed her that her visit to Somalia triggered security restrictions.
"They told me my last trip to Mogadishu was the reason I could not enter. I was fully prepared for the fight, and this is extremely disappointing,” Ali stated.
Ali travelled to Mogadishu earlier this year where she met young athletes, visited training facilities, and took part in community events promoting women’s empowerment. The visit was seen as a historic moment for Somali sports and inspired many young Somali girls.
However, under U.S. counterterrorism travel protocols, individuals who have visited countries classified as "high-risk zones” may face temporary or automatic entry bans. These rules—though rarely discussed publicly—continue to affect journalists, humanitarian workers, and public figures who travel to Somalia for professional or charitable work.
Ramla Ali, who became the first woman ever to represent Somalia in the Olympics, has built a global reputation as both an athlete and an advocate for refugee communities. This latest setback raises new questions about how U.S. travel policies impact diaspora members returning to their homeland.
The U.S. government has not commented officially on the matter, and it remains unclear whether the ban will affect Ali’s future competitions in the country.
Sunatimes.com will provide updates as more information becomes available.
By Dahir Alasow
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Somalia: U.S. Bars Somali Boxer Ramla Ali From Entering Country Over Recent Mogadishu Visit
Sunatimes.com – The United States government has blocked Somali-born boxing star Ramla Ali from entering the country, citing her recent travel to Mogadishu as the reason for the decision. The move has forced the cancellation of Ali's sched