Stadiums

Mogadishu arrests seven youths after knife stunts go viral, exposing a volatile mix of bravado and boredom On a recent evening in Mogadishu, a string of shaky smartphone videos began ricocheting across social media: young men flashing knives inside public stadiums, daring friends and onlookers to watch, filming each other in tight circles that felt equal parts bravado and boredom. By night’s end, Somali Police announced they had arrested seven youths in the capital’s Warta-Nabadda district, a neighborhood that includes the…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Sunday broke ground for the revamp of Mogadishu's iconic football stadium. This project, energized by youth-led investments, aims to breathe new life into the sports venue with a rejuvenated pitch, basketball courts, and a brand-new swimming pool. The Prime Minister emphasized that the stadium's renovation isn't merely about sprucing up a playing field. He said, "Transforming Stadium Mogadishu is about sparking national progress. The facelift will…