This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a view of a beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
MOGADISHU, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Situated in the Horn of Africa, Somalia has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, giving it significant maritime importance.
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows people hauling fish at a beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a man gazing at the sea near the Hamar Weyne fish market in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a man sitting beside an old boat near the Hamar Weyne fish market in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a girl dancing at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a man drinking tea beside a breakfast stall at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows the damaged Mogadishu Lighthouse in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yan Yujing)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a woman walking at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a vendor checking fish at a beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a man resting near the Hamar Weyne fish market in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a girl relaxing at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yan Yujing)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows people hauling fish at a beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a view of Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows people preparing to board a boat for a leisurely outing at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yan Yujing)
This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows a girl relaxing at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)