Mogadishu - Wikipedia
WEBMogadishu is situated on the Indian Ocean coast of the Horn of Africa of Northeast Africa, in the Banaadir administrative region (gobol) in southeastern Somalia. [ 134 ] The region itself is coextensive with the city and is much smaller than the …
History of Mogadishu - Wikipedia
WEBPrior to the civil war, Mogadishu was known as the White pearl of the Indian Ocean. Mogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho, popularly Xamar; Arabic: مقديشو) is the largest city in Somalia and the nation's capital. Located in the coastal Benadir region on the Indian Ocean, the city has served as an important port for centuries.
Mogadishu | Capital of Somalia, Horn of Africa, Indian Ocean port
WEB5 days ago · Mogadishu, capital, largest city, and a major port of Somalia, located just north of the Equator on the Indian Ocean. One of the earliest Arab settlements on the East African coast, its origins date to the 10th century. It declined in the 16th century after a period of extensive trade with the Arab.
Mogadishu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBMogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho; Arabic: مقديشو Maqadīshū) is the capital and most populous city in Somalia. Once a beautiful city that merged Somali and Italian cultural and architectural traditions, much of it now lies in ruins after decades of civil war. Security remains a serious issue, and although the city is now undergoing a ...
Mogadishu - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBMogadishu. Mogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho) is the capital city of the African country of Somalia. It is also the largest city in that country. It is located in the coastal Banadir region on the Somali Sea. The city has been an important port …
Mogadishu - BBC News
WEBAug 20, 2022 · Gunfire in Somali capital amid election protests. It comes after militiamen attacked army positions, close to the presidential palace, overnight. All the latest content about Mogadishu from the...
Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu
WEBMay 31, 2023 · Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu. 31 May 2023. Soraya Ali. In our series of letters from African journalists, Soraya Ali tries to reconcile between the idyllic image of ...
Mogadishu: Exploring Local Culture & Traditions - Over Your Place
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Mogadishu may be a city on the rebound, but its resilience and charm make it an unforgettable destination. Enter your email. Discover Mogadishu's vibrant culture & traditions through this in-depth exploration of local customs, art, food, and more.
Mogadishu - Encyclopedia.com
WEBAug 24, 2016 · Mogadishu Capital and chief port of Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. Mogadishu was founded by Arabs in the 10th century. In the 16th century, the Portuguese captured the city and it became a cornerstone of their trade with Africa.
Mogadishu | AP News
WEBBritish military reports a suspected piracy attack off the coast of Somalia. The British military says that several people have boarded and taken control of a vessel in a suspected pirate attack in the Indian Ocean nearly 700 miles (1,100 kilometers) east of Somalia’s coastal capital Mogadishu. March 12.