VOICED : Far from bombs Somalis try to relax on floating restaurant

Despite ongoing conflicts, Somalis find ways to relax and socialize. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, who returned from Italy, started a floating restaurant in Somalia. Lido Beach has seen a revival since the AL Shabaab group was driven out, attracting both locals and diaspora. Mogadishu is resilient, with new businesses emerging and the city rebuilding quickly. The country's image is changing, with more foreign airlines offering flights to Somalia.

What inspired Abdulkadir Ibrahim to start a floating bar and restaurant in Somalia?

• A desire to escape the conflict

• A family tradition of running restaurants

• The success of similar businesses in developed countries

• A government initiative to boost tourism

Why do customers need to order their meals two days in advance at Abdulkadir's restaurant?

• Due to limited kitchen space

• To ensure the availability of ingredients

• To manage the high demand

• To allow for special dietary requests

What significant change occurred on Lido Beach after 2011?

• It became a restricted area

• Several new restaurants opened

• It was closed for renovations

• It became a military base

What is a major concern for Lido Beach despite its popularity?

• Overcrowding

• Attacks by militants

• Environmental degradation

• Lack of public facilities

What is a sign of Mogadishu's resilience mentioned in the video?

• The establishment of new schools

• The quick rebuilding of destroyed buildings

• The rise in agricultural production

• The increase in local festivals