{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/somalia/mogadishu","updatedAt":"2026-09-10T23:24:45.902Z","place":{"city":"Mogadishu","country":"Somalia","countryCode":"SO","lat":2.03711,"lon":45.34375},"safety":{"score":14,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":4,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":12,"travellerSentiment":{"score":22,"label":"Mostly negative","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate deep insecurity, with foreigners describing Mogadishu as unprepared for tourism and noting frequent bombings and clashes that make independent movement intolerably risky.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":15,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":12,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":15,"display":"15 / 100 (Mostly negative)","year":null,"score":15,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/diphtheria-sub-saharan-africa"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No — Mogadishu remains extremely unsafe for independent travelers due to pervasive violent crime, terrorism, and armed conflict.","summary":"Official advisories from the U.S., UK, and Canada uniformly warn against all travel to Mogadishu, citing extreme risks from terrorism, armed clashes, and criminal violence. The city’s safety profile reflects near-total breakdown in governance and rule of law, with foreigners routinely targeted for kidnapping, robbery, and extortion. While guided tours with armed security may mitigate risk for essential travel, spontaneous or unescorted movement is life-threatening.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Severe","note":"Armed robbery and mugging of foreigners are common in central districts, especially around Bakara Market and the airport perimeter"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur frequently in crowded transport hubs and near the port and university areas"},"safeAreas":["Hamar Jajab","Karaan"],"avoidAreas":["Wadajir (armed clashes and IEDs, Jun 2026)","Shibis (Al-Shabaab activity, bombings)","Bondere (airport perimeter, smash-and-grab, militant targeting)"],"scams":["Fake police or militia checkpoints demanding bribes or valuables","Overcharging or non-delivery of services by unlicensed tour operators","Impersonation of aid workers or officials to gain trust and extract money"],"zones":[{"name":"Hodan District","level":"caution","note":"Central business area with government offices; daytime movement possible with armed escort, but avoid after dark due to robbery and militant attack risks."},{"name":"Wadajir District","level":"avoid","note":"High incidence of armed clashes between security forces and opposition groups; frequent IED explosions and gunfire reported in June 2026."},{"name":"Shibis District","level":"avoid","note":"Known Al-Shabaab activity zone; site of targeted assassinations and bombings; extremely high risk for foreigners."},{"name":"Abdiaziz District","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial mix; petty theft common in markets; violent crime spikes at night; requires local security escort."},{"name":"Hamar Jajab District","level":"safe","note":"Relatively stable coastal zone near the port; lower violent crime incidence; still requires vigilance against pickpocketing in crowded areas."},{"name":"Hamar Weyne District","level":"caution","note":"Historic district with narrow streets; high pickpocketing and bag-snatching risk in markets; avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Bondere District","level":"avoid","note":"Near Mogadishu International Airport perimeter; frequent smash-and-grab attacks on vehicles and militant targeting of foreign convoys."},{"name":"Karaan District","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area with better infrastructure; lower violent crime; still requires armed escort for foreigners due to kidnapping risk."}]}}