Mogadishu tourism: The young Somali woman changing how the world sees her city - BBC News

For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa

As the sun rises over the Indian Ocean, waves lap onto the golden sands while palm fronds rustle in the cool sea breeze. Welcome to... Mogadishu.

This is the image that one young Somali woman wants the world to have of her home city - in contrast to the one of suicide attacks and young men wielding AK-47s that many people currently associate with Somalia's capital.

Sucdi Abdul Fattah Abdul Khader is among a growing number of local guides taking visitors beyond the headlines to explore Mogadishu's beauty spots, historic sites and culture.

Her favourite spot is Jazeera beach, where visitors can enjoy the sea before heading to nearby sand dunes.