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The young Somali woman changing how the world sees Mogadishu

For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.

The young Somali woman changing how the world sees Mogadishu
The young Somali woman changing how the world sees MogadishuPhoto: BBC Africa

For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.

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This report was written and published by BBC Africa, not by the Trending News Kenya newsroom. It is republished here in full with credit to the publisher, and the headline remains the copyright of BBC Africa. Read our attribution policy. Photographs are the publisher's and are credited above. Last updated 7 November 2026.