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Politics & DiplomacyRoutine/Middle East/Jul 22, 2026

‘I fell in love with the art of coffee-making’: the female baristas shaking up Somalia’s booming cafe scene

As fear and fighting ease in Mogadishu, coffee shops have become catalysts for change, bringing jobs for women and creating much-needed social spaces Every morning at six, Saabiriin Hassan slips on her apron as she takes her place behind the counter at Cplus Cafe in the heart of Mogadishu.

Regional · Middle East/2 min read

As fear and fighting ease in Mogadishu, coffee shops have become catalysts for change, bringing jobs for women and creating much-needed social spaces Every morning at six, Saabiriin Hassan slips on her apron as she takes her place behind the counter at Cplus Cafe in the heart of Mogadishu.

Source: The Guardian — Middle East. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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