Mogadishu Stories

Kenyan pilot in ill-fated cargo plane that crashed in Somalia buried in Nairobi
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 24, 2025

His burial was attended by family, friends and colleagues who worked with him at Wilson Airport where he operated.

Tragedy as Kenyan aircraft crashes near Mogadishu killing five people on board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The aircraft, operated by Trident Aviation Ltd, had departed from Dhobley and was heading to Aden Abdulle International Airport when it went down.

Somalia to conduct civic elections by end of June – Election Commission
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 18, 2025

The journalists were taken around a packed warehouse with election materials. The election body chief said political parties’ elections are ongoing an...

Somali journalist killed in Mogadishu blast targeting presidential convoy
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 18, 2025

The Association of Independent Somali Journalists condemned the attack and extended its condolences to the late journalist’s family in a statement sha...

The mobility photobook: Archiving Somali and its diasporic legacies through gender
Mohamed Mohamud  |  Feb 25, 2025

By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nairobi as Somali airlines suspend flights to Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 22, 2025

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

Attempt to rescue jailed family members fails as guards at Somalia’s Galkaayo prison repel armed attackers
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 11, 2025

The five prisoners are in jail to serve various sentences for murder committed three months ago with the main suspect sentenced to death by firing squ...

Somalia bans flights to Jubaland as tensions escalate
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 24, 2024

As a result of the flight restrictions, hundreds of passengers are now stranded at airports in Mogadishu and Kismayo.

New Mogadishu Mayor plans to hold first civic elections next year
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

Somalia and Tanzania sign landmark agreements to strengthen bilateral relations
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 21, 2024

The agreement also included health sector collaboration to improve healthcare systems in both countries, tourism development to boost tourism, a defen...

Eastleigh Business Community members attend launch of Somalia’s $3.5 billion project
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 20, 2024

Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.

Somalia CCTV cameras aim to cut Shabaab attacks but traders feel trapped
Reuters  |  Oct 24, 2024

Several businessmen told Reuters that Al-Shabaab had ordered them to take down the cameras.

[Photos] Somalia’s first bowling club opens in Mogadishu
Hassan Mohamed  |  Oct 17, 2024

As its name implies, Feynuus, which translates to "lantern light" in Somali, has been illuminating Mogadishu, with games of bowling, dominoes, cards,...

Kenya Airways announces halting of passenger flights to Mogadishu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

CEO Allan Kilavuka said the decision was reached after careful analysis, taking into account the prevailing business environment.

Somali police intercept network trafficking girls to Al-Shabaab fighters
Hassan Mohamed  |  Oct 03, 2024

All Al-Shabaab-related crimes in Somalia are handled by the military court.

Italian embassy suspends issuance of Schengen visas from Mogadishu
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 25, 2024

This decision highlights growing global attention on visa policies, migration, and security concerns.

Somali traders shut down businesses in protest against digital tax
Vincent Ombati  |  Aug 20, 2024

Traders have vowed to demonstrate until the government makes a move to address their concerns.

Survivors’ tales of night of terror after bomb attack at Mogadishu's Liido Beach
Hassan Mohamed  |  Aug 11, 2024

A deadly gun battle ensued after five Al-Shabaab fighters stormed the nearby Beach View Hotel, shooting people indiscriminately.

Several feared dead as suspected Al-Shabaab militants attack Lido Beach in Mogadishu
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Aug 02, 2024

Eyewitnesses say they heard two loud explosions and intense gunfire in the 10 pm incident.

Five killed, 20 injured in Mogadishu Café blast
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 15, 2024

The incident occurred around 11 pm while people were gathered to watch the Euro football final between Spain and England.

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