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Mogadishu's cafe scene is experiencing a boom, with female baristas playing a pivotal role in its growth. These coffee shops are creating jobs for women and establishing much-needed social spaces as fear and conflict subside in the city.
A 42-year-old individual, Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidle, described as a key figure in the "Minnesota scheme" that defrauded approximately $250 million, has been arrested in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, a Minnesota man, has been captured in Mogadishu, Somalia, on allegations of helping orchestrate a $250 million child nutrition fraud scheme known as 'Feeding Our Future' in Minnesota.
Yusuf Ali, a 34-year-old former child soldier in Somalia, continues to struggle with ongoing nightmares and dark reminders of his past experiences in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu authorities reported that calm has been restored after recent violence between security forces and militias, though underlying tensions in Somalia remain high.
Clashes have erupted in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, ahead of a planned anti-government rally. The violence comes amid growing anti-government agitations in the city.
Gun battles erupted in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, as armed groups loyal to rival politicians clashed, marking the worst fighting the city has seen in years.
Battles broke out overnight in Mogadishu, with smoke clouds visible over the city, as Somali police announced an extensive operation in the area.
Photographer Mohamed Gabobe captured the city’s lively enjoyment of the Islamic festival away from the conflict and drought endured by much of Somalia Continue reading...
Somalia is grappling with a severe currency crisis, leading to traders in Mogadishu's Bakara market holding large amounts of increasingly worthless Somali shillings.
Delta Force sniper Brad Halling shared his firsthand account of the intense combat during the Battle of Mogadishu, which inspired the film "Black Hawk Down," highlighting the brutal reality of violent combat.
The Italian Embassy in Mogadishu hosted an event to officially present Somalia's inaugural participation in the International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
A Turkish drilling ship has docked in Mogadishu, marking the commencement of Somalia's inaugural offshore oil drilling project, a joint initiative between the two nations.
Somali Federal forces have seized key installations in Baidoa as political tensions between the federal government in Mogadishu and the Southwest State escalate.
Generations of Somali refugees in Aden, Yemen, are enduring severe poverty and a lack of identity, clinging to distant memories of their homeland amidst ongoing instability.
A small team in Somalia is working to digitize decades of Somali history contained within the fading archive of the country's main public radio station, Radio Mogadishu.
The Italian Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, received an honorary award from the management of Mogadishu's Forlanini Hospital, which was recently modernized with funding from Italian Cooperation.
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received a delegation of Italian entrepreneurs and investors at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, who were there to participate in a conference.
Over 6.5 million Somalis face severe hunger due to the climate crisis, ongoing conflict, and cuts in aid, with many displaced individuals finding continued hardship in Mogadishu camps.
The atmosphere in Somalia is escalating, with clashes reported between opposition groups and security forces in the capital, Mogadishu, ahead of a planned anti-government protest.
Heavy gunfire has erupted in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, as anger escalates over the delay of elections. The fighting highlights growing tensions and instability in the country.
The African Union has urged all stakeholders in Somalia to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue following recent security developments in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu has been gripped by intense overnight gunfights, signaling a new phase in Somalia's political crisis. The escalation comes as the president extended his mandate by a year, and the opposition prepares for mass protests.
Muslims globally celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers, family meals, and outings, while leaders in various countries urged tolerance, unity, and sacrifice. The celebrations were notably impacted in some regions by high costs of rams and blockades affecting sheep supply.
Demonstrators have rallied across the Somali capital, Mogadishu, to express support for families who have been displaced by a recent wave of government-led evictions.
East Africa is grappling with severe floods, with Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, particularly hard-hit, causing significant transport disruptions and even sweeping a driver off a bridge. Dangerous
Efforts are underway to revive Somalia's vanishing past, focusing on sacred heritage sites like the Fakhr ad-Din Mosque, a significant historical landmark in Mogadishu's old district.
Türkiye's deep-sea drillship Çağrı Bey is scheduled to arrive in Mogadishu on Friday to commence a drilling campaign expected to last nearly 10 months, marking a significant operation for the country.
Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC) and is set to launch a Customs Bond.
Qatar Airways has announced the suspension of its flights from Doha to Sofia, Bulgaria, along with other destinations including Mogadishu, Djibouti, Kano, Hamburg, and Venice.
Abdikerm Eidleh, a 42-year-old suspect allegedly involved in a $250 million pandemic fraud scheme in Minnesota, has been apprehended in Mogadishu, Somalia, following a joint operation by FBI agents and Somali intelligence.
A conflict photojournalist recounts their experience of being held hostage for a year in Mogadishu, Somalia, emphasizing that nothing prepares one for the mental trauma despite being aware of the dangers.
Somalia's government has declared that order has been restored in Mogadishu after two days of fighting paralyzed parts of the city, though the opposition has rejected the president's rule and vowed to continue fighting.
Tensions over Somali elections have escalated into violence, leading to clashes in Mogadishu and leaving residents grappling with fear and disruption, further deepening the country's political crisis.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite, previously eradicated in the United States for decades, has been confirmed in a calf in Texas. This discovery has prompted the USDA to issue a quarantine and initiate efforts to prevent the spread of the dangerous parasite, which poses a threat to livestock.
Civilians are fleeing Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, as government troops and opposition-allied militias exchange fire, causing property damage. The violence flared ahead of planned protests over the president's decision to remain in office after his term expired.
Gunfire broke out in Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government protests, with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accusing government forces of attacking him.
Somalia received 25 tons of food from Russia in Mogadishu, as the United Nations warns that the country faces one of the world's worst malnutrition crises, affecting nearly two million children.
Mohamed Bulbul, a Guardian journalist, was arrested and beaten by Somali authorities in Mogadishu after covering a case involving a woman allegedly tortured in prison.
Mogadishu is experiencing anxiety as the parliamentary mandate approaches its conclusion, raising concerns about political stability and the future governance of Somalia.
Somalia marked a historic day with the docking of the Turkish ultra-deep-sea drillship Çağrı Bey in Mogadishu, signaling the start of its offshore drilling mission with Türkiye.
Reported strike on American rescue helicopter by Iran revives phrase that traces cultural import to Mogadishu 1993 and the 2011 raid to kill Osama Bin Laden
Somalia faces a critical juncture with fragile security, fractured politics, and dwindling external support, as the terrorist movement Al-Shabaab poses a formidable and growing threat, aiming for a 'Greater Somalia'.