Somalia Correspondent

Hodan Abdi

Hodan Abdi reports from Mogadishu on federal politics, the economy, and the lives of people rebuilding after three decades of conflict.

Stories by Hodan Abdi

Somalia

Revenue sharing between the centre and member states has returned to the floor, and both sides describe the talks as unusually technical.

Hodan Abdi5h ago8 min

Video

Our team travelled along a 400km stretch of rangeland to document how pastoralist families are adapting.

Hodan Abdi13h ago3 min

Somalia

Developers promise hotels and housing. Residents want clarity on land titles first.

Hodan Abdi17h ago7 min

Somalia

Mobile transfers now dominate small-value corridors, and compliance costs are reshaping who can operate in them.

Hodan Abdi1d ago6 min

Video

From the pre-dawn landing to the last ice delivery, a working day on the coast.

Hodan Abdi2d ago3 min

Somalia

Enrolment has grown far faster than formal employment, pushing many into self-employment by default.

Hodan Abdi3d ago6 min