Ali Mohamed Ali (Kalaay)

14 th Oct,2017 marks as a black day for the Somali people in general after a devastating lorry explosion had basted out at one of the business street junctions in Mogadishu exactly at Zope Junction. This is the first of its kind ever recorded and witness in Somalia and Mogadishu through the life span of the decades of wars almost 30 years none of this explosion magnitude had happened in Somalia. Over 320 dead toll and 500 + injured is a nationwide disaster and massacre for the Somali people in general and across the world for such vast attack to innocent people in Mogadishu, the scrutiny of explosion not only result loss of loved ones but it will forever remain a historic traumatic day for all of us as Somalis worldwide. Some of the victims were so burnt they could be recognized for burial and over 122 bodies were all collective to be backed their remains in bags without not identified whose relatives he/she was and that is such heart melting scenario and worst trauma for any

Mogadishu is celebrating in holding TEDx event in Mogadishu for the fourth term, on brief note; TEDX is a nonprofit initiative mainly dedicated to spreading ideas across the world. TEDx began late 1984 as a platform for showcasing Technology, Entertainment and Designs but due to the diversity across the world the events now covers on wide ranges of topics including science, social issues and business initiatives too. This year’s TEDx Mogadishu marks a more engaging event compared to the previous as some of the honorary speakers were ranging from all representatives of the Somali community and professionals, and the most inspiring theme was how women limitation to access of #Jobs if a major problem among our Somali community and one girl overcame all odd who currently works in a garage, a field that is male dominated and hardly you can’t see many female working at mechanical repairs garages. The event also portrays an incredible young Somalis capable of doing amazing things