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Life Along the Somali Coast

Life Along the Somali Coast

Somalia has one of Africa’s longest coastlines. Along it, fishing, trade, family life and recreation meet the changing rhythm of the sea. This visual story moves between working boats, beaches and coastal neighbourhoods. It reflects on the knowledge carried by…

Markets That Tell Our Stories

Markets That Tell Our Stories

Somali markets are places of movement, exchange and memory. Colourful stalls, familiar voices and generations of knowledge come together in spaces that help cities sustain themselves. This story follows traders, makers and customers through the textures of a working day.…

Beyond the Headlines: Everyday Somalia

Beyond the Headlines: Everyday Somalia

Somalia is often described from a distance. This visual story looks closer—at morning routines, neighbourhood conversations, small businesses and the quiet acts of care that shape everyday life. Across Mogadishu, people build, create and connect in ways that rarely reach…