Mogadishu - Wikipedia
Mogadishu, [a] locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia. The city has served as an important port connecting traders across the Indian Ocean for millennia and has an estimated urban population of 2,610,483. [9]
Battle of Mogadishu (1993) - Wikipedia
It was fought on 3–4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States—supported by UNOSOM II—against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregulars of south Mogadishu. The battle was part of the two-year-old Somali Civil War.
Mogadishu | Capital of Somalia, Horn of Africa, Indian Ocean port ...
Jan 5, 2025 · 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.
History of Mogadishu - Wikipedia
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.
Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu
May 31, 2023 · Of course Mogadishu is still a dangerous place and the al-Qaeda-affiliated group al-Shabab remains an active threat. An attack in October killed more than 100 people. But there's another side to...
Mogadishu, Somalia (ca. 950- ) - Blackpast
Apr 1, 2011 · Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia, is located in the horn of Africa and bordering the Red Sea. The major religion is Sunni Muslim and the official language is Somali although Arabic, Italian, and English are all spoken there. Mogadishu’s 2009 population estimate was …
Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia - Forum Africa
Nov 15, 2023 · From its early days as a prominent trading hub to its modern-day significance as the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu’s history is both fascinating and complex, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and evolution.
Mogadishu - Wikitravel
Dec 3, 2024 · Mogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho; Arabic: مقديشو Maqadīshū) is the official capital of Somalia and a major commercial city on the coast of East Africa. Mogadishu was a major battleground in the Somali civil war, which ravaged the …
Mogadishu: A Comprehensive Guide to the Historic City of Somalia
Mogadishu is the most populous city in Somalia, with a population of over 3 million people. The city is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the region, including the 16th century Citadel of Mogadishu and the ancient city walls.
Mogadishu - ACRC - African Cities
Mogadishu is Somalia’s capital city and largest port. It has served as a hub on trade routes in the Indian Ocean for hundreds of years. Until the early to mid-20th century, Somali society was predominantly rural.