Mogadishu Rising From Its Ashes

[EvolvingPrimates]

Originally Posted by T3ST

Why would they add music over the video?

Regret to inform, but the reporter in the video was one of the many journalists that died in a suicide bombing at the Village Bar & Grill at Guriga Hooyooyinka. May they all rest in peace & may the enemies of the Somali people perish

[Xusein]

AUN.

[Ayatulahi]

Originally Posted by juzme123

Slowing but surely the city is rising. Allow noo adkee oo ilaali nabadda amiin.

Inaali-Laahi Wa Inaa Ilayhi Raajicuun, Abdi-Saatir reporter of the this video wuxuu ku dhintay last suicide bomb ee near Guriga Hooyooyin-ka... Ilaahay Naxariistii Janno ha ka waraabiyo isaga iyo wariya-yaashii kale ee qaraxaa ku dhintay. Amiin Ya Rabbi.

[StormShadow]

Originally Posted by Xusein

Great to see you posting in SSC again.

Thanks! .... I had a long hiatus. It's good to be back

[Ras Siyan]

I'm really excited about this...Every one of us has to make his/her contribution to bring back Muqdisho and Somalia to it's rightful place. I pledge I will do so in every way I can throughout my life

But what is ALL important to me is the preservation and renovation of the city's historic heritage. This has an almost religious dimension for me...Do you guys know any group that works towards that end? Do you know people I could join in order to reach that goal? If yes, please let me know...

I'm might be Djiboutian, but as a Somali, a lot of our proud historic heritage is there, what was lost in the mayhem is painful enough to depress me for days, but let's save and cherish what is left of more than a 1000 years history. A lot of Somalis don't realize the ubber-importance of this, but it's our duty to conduct awareness campaigns.

For me Muqdisho is not the capital of a foreign country, it's the eternal capital of the bigger Somali nation. What has been done to this city is a crime against humanity's heritage, let's do some salvation work guys.

I hope, I really hope I'm not shouting in the dark and that some of you here share that feeling.

Ilmo ayaa indheheyga ku soo joogta imika, dhagarta laga geystay magaladan iyo dalkan wa tu weyn, Somaliyey han isa so qabano intey goori goor tahay. Tarikhda awooweyashen han badbaadino

[juzme123]

Dareenkaa boqol kiiba boqol waa lagula qabaa sxb. I remember constantine posting an article about a Somali architect who is initiating a project with the aim of the preservation of the old historic districts of Mogadishu (and other cities).

Inta aad adigu tidhi waan kugu raacsanahay in kalena waan ku sii darayaa. Hadii aynu Soomaali nahay danteenu waa isku mid, oo qeyb inaga mid ah oo keligeed si gaar horumar dhab ah u gaadheysaa ma jirto. Danteena iyo mustaqbalkeenuba way isku xidhan yihiin. Weliba madaama aynu dad yar nahay, hadii aynaan isku xidhnaanin, is caawinin oo aynaan wada tashanin caalamka meel iskama soo saarayno cidna iska daafici mayno.

[Xusein]

[talya]

Sawirda waa qatar marka laga reebo Buska SKA.waayo SKA waxeey symbol uu tahay the so called failed states.i would rather have people walking (ila laga sameeyo new terminal) than using those corrupted company services.

[G.O.E.T.I.A]

Originally Posted by Ras Siyan

I'm really excited about this...Every one of us has to make his/her contribution to bring back Muqdisho and Somalia to it's rightful place. I pledge I will do so in every way I can throughout my life

But what is ALL important to me is the preservation and renovation of the city's historic heritage. This has an almost religious dimension for me...Do you guys know any group that works towards that end? Do you know people I could join in order to reach that goal? If yes, please let me know...

I'm might be Djiboutian, but as a Somali, a lot of our proud historic heritage is there, what was lost in the mayhem is painful enough to depress me for days, but let's save and cherish what is left of more than a 1000 years history. A lot of Somalis don't realize the ubber-importance of this, but it's our duty to conduct awareness campaigns.

For me Muqdisho is not the capital of a foreign country, it's the eternal capital of the bigger Somali nation. What has been done to this city is a crime against humanity's heritage, let's do some salvation work guys.

I hope, I really hope I'm not shouting in the dark and that some of you here share that feeling.

Ilmo ayaa indheheyga ku soo joogta imika, dhagarta laga geystay magaladan iyo dalkan wa tu weyn, Somaliyey han isa so qabano intey goori goor tahay. Tarikhda awooweyashen han badbaadino

mashallah ...

[Constantine MMX]

Seafood restaurants thrive in Mogadishu

As security conditions improve in Mogadishu, Somali businessmen and returning expatriates have opened modern restaurants offering lobster and various kinds of fresh fish at the Lido and Jazira beaches.

“There are a limitless number of restaurants in Mogadishu, but we came up with something unique,” said Qasim Mohamed Nur, marketing director at Lido Seafood Restaurant, which opened in August.

“Lido Seafood Restaurant stands out among other typical restaurants because it lies on the beach and includes entertainment facilities and tourist attractions allowing visitors — both local residents and foreigners — to enjoy the area’s beautiful view while sampling seafood dishes,” he told Sabahi.

Nur said the restaurant’s customers include businessmen, politicians, government employees, returning Somali expatriates and regular workers from the area. He said the most popular dishes include lobster, tuna and shark.

Demand for seafood restaurants

“During the weekends, the restaurant is packed with customers,” Nur said. “Lido Restaurant overlooks the beach, far from the noise of the city. Customers like to enjoy their seafood meals in a wonderful atmosphere, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful ocean view.”

Daud Abdirahman, a customer at Lido Seafood Restaurant, said many seafood lovers frequent the seaside restaurant.

“I love seafood and come here twice or three times a week to have fresh seafood at this restaurant,” he told Sabahi while eating fresh lobster with pasta. “This is the best restaurant of choice because of its unique location overlooking the ocean.”

Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed, reception manager at Mogadishu Seafood Restaurant in Hamarweyne, said there is a high demand for seafood restaurants.

“Somalis, particularly residents of coastal cities such as Mogadishu, love having seafood because they grew up in an area that has relied on fishing for ages,” he told Sabahi.

Tourism projects in Mogadishu

Ahmed Hassan, who teaches history and culture at Mogadishu University, says Mogadishu has witnessed dynamic commercial activity due to improved security.

“There are a number of luxury hotels and modern restaurants that have opened their doors throughout the city,” he told Sabahi. “Somali expatriates who have returned from abroad have contributed to driving development forward and creating job opportunities for hundreds of unemployed people.”

“Life has returned to normal in Mogadishu and I hope the city manages to restore its past glory and that in the near future it turns into a tourist destination as it was in the 1980s when the city was one of the most prominent tourist spots in Africa,” he said. “Mogadishu does not lack the potential to become a tourist destination, but it needs more recreational and tourist-related projects, in addition to reinforcing those that already exist, to strengthen the tourism sector.”

Hassan called on the new federal government and the Municipality of Mogadishu to pay attention to the city’s tourism sector because it can generate revenue and attract sizable foreign investment. “It is not a pre-requisite to start massive projects, as small ones are capable of growing if there is ambition and seriousness,” he said. -- Source

[k6734]

Mogadishu is rising and so is Somalia rising

[cabdulahixashi]

Nightlife comes back to Mogadishu.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=ReXqfFSxVHM#!

[cabdulahixashi]

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[MDGW]

Mogadishu is being flushed with her citizens again who returned from the diaspora from all corners of the World to the capital in order see the peace for themselves and renovate/build or sell their properties. Our family's house in Hodan district is being renovated and we are transforming our 6 bedroom Villa into a small hotel/guesthouse. Business is booming and the demand for raw materials and properties as well. All in all if the political stability continues to improve with the coming months and year or two, combined with the utalisation of natural resources, Mogadishu and Somalia as a whole will see an economic boom and will undoubtedly be on of the fastest growing countries in Africa in terms of business and development.

[Xusein]

As Somalia's War Ebbs, Mogadishu Dares To Rebuild
by John Burnett

Oct 24, 2012 (All Things Considered) — Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is experiencing a rebirth. It may still be fragile at this stage, but after two decades of war and anarchy, the Indian Ocean city is coming back to life following the expulsion of Islamist militants.

There is a remarkable change going on in Mogadishu, Somalia — often dubbed the world's most dangerous city. For starters, it may not deserve that title anymore.

Last year, African Union forces drove the Islamist militant group al-Shabab out of Mogadishu. Now, Somalia has a new president and prime minister who have replaced the corrupt and unpopular transitional government.

Hope is edging aside despair, and Mogadishu is coming back to life.

It's hard to believe, but people are talking about "the Mogadishu boom." With more and more displaced Somalis moving back to the city every day, now there are traffic jams.

Enrollment at the Hamar Jajab Primary School has doubled since the last academic year. The city's first gas stations and a supermarket are under construction. Scaffolding is up and buildings are getting new coats of paint. There are 15 new radio stations, and with no regulation of anything in Somalia, the FM dial is a free-for-all.

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.o...res-to-rebuild

[popa1980]

Great stuff!

[ja'far]

[abdihamid]

We are not out of the woods yet boys, Mogadishu has a long way to go.

[Xusein]

A very looong time to go. But it's headed on the right direction. What is needed now is a stronger administration after AMISOM departs along with a business friendly economic policy. Government needs to strengthen infrastructure with the help with domestic and foreign companies.

[ramzie87]

wishing somalia all the best tho still a very long way to go..............