In brief
- On 8 January 2026, Mustaqbal Media reported that Banadir Governor Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab) ordered the demolition of all homes encroaching on Jamhuuriya Road in Karaan district.
- The Governor said every infringing house would be marked for demolition with local authorities and that construction crews would be prioritised, but the report does not state that any demolition has been carried out.
- No project value, contractor, timeline, or number of affected homes is given in the report.
On 8 January 2026, Mustaqbal Media reported that the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), had ordered the demolition of all homes encroaching on Jamhuuriya Road in the Karaan district.
The order was made during a media briefing after the road's inauguration, according to the outlet. The Governor said he would not accept any false documents aimed at hindering the road's long-overdue construction, a characterisation attributed to him by Mustaqbal Media.
"I have canceled every house that falls on Jamhuuriya Road. I have no regard for any fabricated documents," the Governor was quoted as saying. He said every house infringing on the road would be marked for demolition with the help of local authorities.
The Governor announced that construction crews would be prioritised to ensure work follows specified distances from the road, regardless of opposition. He also urged local law enforcement to detain anyone obstructing his orders, saying those disrupting construction should face legal consequences. Mustaqbal Media reported the statements; it did not document any detentions or legal proceedings.
Mustaqbal Media framed the move as part of a comprehensive plan to develop the capital, focusing on restoring vital roadways. The report does not establish whether the plan is funded, budgeted or contracted.
The article spells the road as Jamhuuriya Road in one instance and Jamhuriya Road in the body text, with no clarification of the formal name. No contract value, project cost, contractor, consultant, funder or timeline is stated. No number of affected homes, households or persons is given. The report does not say demolition has started or been carried out; only orders and statements are recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Which buildings are affected by the demolition order?
The order targets homes encroaching on Jamhuuriya Road in the Karaan district, but no number of buildings or households is given in the report.
What compensation is offered to affected residents?
The report does not mention any compensation or notice process for the demolition order.
When will demolition start?
The report does not state a start date or timeline for the demolition or the road restoration works.