
HARGEISA, Somaliland (Horn post) The Minister of Interior and Security of the Republic of Somaliland HE Abdale Mohamed Arab Sandhere has congratulated Arsenal F.C. after the London club secured the 2026 English Premier League title, praising the team’s determination, patience, and consistency throughout the season.
Speaking in Hargeisa, the Somaliland Interior and Security Minister said Arsenal’s success was the result of “hard work, resilience, and sustained performance,” adding that the club deserved recognition for its achievements this season.
Sandhere extended special congratulations to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his squad following the club’s long-awaited league victory.
The minister is among several prominent African political figures known for publicly supporting Arsenal, one of the world’s most widely followed football clubs.
The Minister of Interior and Security of the Republic of Somaliland HE Abdale Mohamed Arab Sandhere has repeatedly expressed his support for Arsenal at public events over the years. The club’s 2026 Premier League victory marks Arsenal’s first English league title in 22 years, while the team is also preparing for the UEFA Champions League final later this season.
Arsenal’s title-winning campaign has sparked celebrations among supporters across Africa and around the world, with many praising the club’s resurgence under Arteta’s leadership.
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Abdikarim Salah
Abdikarim Saed Salah is a multimedia journalist and international correspondent with over 15 years of professional experience in broadcast journalism, digital media, and political reporting across the Horn of Africa. He is the Founder, Editor and reporter at Horn post Digital News Platform, He is currently based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, where he works as a TV presenter and producer at Horn Cable TV, covering politics, regional security, governance, and international affairs. His reporting focuses on major developments in the Horn of Africa, including geopolitical dynamics, elections, security issues, and diplomatic relations. He is known for producing in-depth interviews, field reporting, and analysis-driven journalism.


