Mogadishu

American  

[maw-gah-dee-shoo] / ˌmɔ gɑˈdi ʃu /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Somalia, in the S part.

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Mogadishu British  

/ ˌmɒɡəˈdɪʃuː /

noun

1. Local spelling: Muqdisho.  Italian name: Mogadiscio.  the capital and chief port of Somalia, on the Indian Ocean: founded by Arabs around the 10th century; taken by the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1871 and sold to Italy in 1905. Pop: 1 257 000 (2005 est)

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Usage

Where is Mogadishu? Mogadishu is the capital of the African country of Somalia, which has been besieged by a civil war since 1991.

Example Sentences

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Mogadishu

Artan was greeted by more than 100 cheering supporters at the Mogadishu airport on Wednesday morning, with fans draping him in the country’s flag.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Artan is expected to attend a public event at Mogadishu Stadium later on Wednesday afternoon and watch a match between Heegan and Dekadaha.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

For now Artan remains in Turkey's main city Istanbul following his removal from US soil, but it is believed he will return to Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

International observers have expressed concern, with the US embassy in Mogadishu calling the violence "reckless" and urging dialogue.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

Government - note: An interim Transitional National Government - with a president, prime minister, and 245-member National Assembly - was established in Mogadishu in October 2000.

From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency