In the heart of Mogadishu, construction noises are becoming part of the city’s soundtrack. Cranes, cement mixers and the hammering of nails echo through neighbourhoods once marked by silence and rubble. For many Somalis, this sound signals something important: a country rebuilding itself one brick at a time. Somalia's construction sector is experiencing a quiet but powerful resurgence. With the return of diaspora investors, urban migration and a growing demand for housing, real estate and infrastructure, construction is now one of the most active and vital industries in the country. But the path to rebuilding Somalia is far from smooth. The sector faces a unique blend of opportunities and challenges that require attention, planning, and collective effort. A Nation Rebuilding from the Ground Up After decades of civil war and instability, much of Somalia’s infrastructure was either destroyed or abandoned. Roads fell apart, bridges collapsed, and public housing deteriorated. For ...