(CNN) — For decades, Somalia’s name has been shorthand for conflict, piracy and danger. Since the country’s civil war began in the 1990s, the country has had relatively few Western visitors. Yet, ...
Somali journalists and social media influencers attending a three-day tourism and media training event in Mogadishu have been challenged to share positive images and messages about the country as it ...
About 10,000 tourists visited Somalia in 2024, according to the country’s Department of Tourism — a 50% increase on the previous year. That’s despite most Western governments still advising against ...
US tourists Richard and Sheryl interact with local youth on their walk on Lido beach during a guided tour of tourist attractions in Mogadishu on November 10, 2025. [AFP] Children run in turquoise ...
US tourists Richard and Sheryl interact with local youth on their walk on Lido beach during a guided tour of tourist attractions in Mogadishu on November 10, 2025. [AFP] Children run in turquoise ...