Mogadishu

[maw-gah-dee-shoo]

noun

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

Mogadishu

/ 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)

Example Sentences

Hours before Saturday's attack took place, the government had reopened key roads in Mogadishu which were previously closed for security reasons, citing improvements in the city's safety.

From BBC

In August last year, seven TikTokers were sentenced to six months in prison by a court in the capital, Mogadishu, for provoking civil unrest and spreading immorality.

From BBC

A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board has crashed at the main international airport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, an aviation official has told the BBC.

From BBC

According to the office of the mayor of Mogadishu, over the last five years, more than 6,000 buildings have been constructed, marking a significant change in the city's landscape.

From BBC

The game has historically united a population of around 17 million troubled by clan divisions, and Mogadishu could soon be granted permission to stage international matches at its 65,000-capacity National Stadium.

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When To Use

Where is Mogadishu?

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