By Nuri Aden
It’s a sunny Friday afternoon, and Liido Beach in the Somali capital of Mogadishu is buzzing.
The turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean gently lap the shore as visitors swim, laze around or play on the golden sands. The medley of sights and sounds makes for a classic beach vibe that is at once inviting.
Gone are the days when foreign faces on Liido Beach would draw wary glances from the locals. Now, barely anyone pauses at the sight of visitors from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East thronging this happening area of town.
Liido represents what Somalia seeks to be – a nation that has put its past behind it to reclaim its rightful place on the global map.
Chequered history
For decades, Somalia was defined by internal turmoil and…
