Fire safety cannot remain an afterthought in Somalia
The latest fire at Mogadishu's Bakaara Market is a painful reminder of a recurring problem in Somalia. This is not the first time that sections of one of the country's most important commercial centres have been destroyed by fire, and unless meaningful preventive measures are taken, it is unlikely to be the last. Behind every burned shop are livelihoods, families, and years of hard work that can vanish within a matter of hours.
Black News 
The latest fire at Mogadishu's Bakaara Market is a painful reminder of a recurring problem in Somalia. This is not the first time that sections of one of the country's most important commercial centres have been destroyed by fire, and unless meaningful preventive measures are taken, it is unlikely to be the last. Behind every burned shop are livelihoods, families, and years of hard work that can vanish within a matter of hours.
