Somalia: Mogadishu vote marks return of universal suffrage
For the first time in decades, Somalia is abandoning its clan-based political system and allowing residents of Mogadishu to choose local representatives directly under the "one
Mogadishu heads to first local elections in decades under
Somalia''s capital, Mogadishu, will head to the polls on Thursday for local elections -- the first by universal suffrage in nearly 60 years -- under a complete citywide lockdown amid security
A complete history of Mogadishu (ca. 1100-1892)
This article outlines the history of Mogadishu, exploring the main historical events and social groups that shaped its history. Mogadishu in the Indian Ocean world, map by S.
Mogadishu
During this expedition, he briefly attacked Mogadishu, capturing an Ottoman ship and firing upon the city, which compelled the sultan of Mogadishu to sign a peace treaty with the Portuguese.
Mogadishu | Capital of Somalia, Horn of Africa, Indian Ocean
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
Mogadishu Guide: Capital City, Top Sights & History
Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, is a vibrant and historic city known for landmarks like the Mogadishu Lighthouse and Jazeera Beach. With a diverse population of over 2 million people,
Mogadishu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
The famed traveller Ibn Battuta arrived in the city in 1331 when Mogadishu was at the peak of its prosperity. He described Mogadishu as "an exceedingly large city" with many rich merchants,