MAYOR OF MOGADISHU
Mogadishu, the Capital of Somalia is considered one of the most dangerous places on earth. Its 2 million inhabitants have endured over two decades of conflict and today a battle wages between the armed Islamist group al-Shabaab and the African Union forces supporting the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. Amidst the chaos of this war torn city, Mohamoud Nur, the Mayor of Mogadishu, is trying to make a difference by "altering the mindset of the people". He left his wife and six children behind in London, where he lived for over twelve years, to return home to Mogadishu at the request of President Sheikh Sharif. Across this compelling half-hour film we explore Mahamoud’s incredible story, leading up to his most ambitious initiative to date: a street festival celebrating Somali culture, the first event of its kind for many years and an obvious target for a terrorist attack.
