The Last Hijack" refers to a hybrid animated-documentary film and an interactive online experience that tells the story of a
Somali pirate named Mohamed, exploring the complex reality of his life and the socioeconomic factors that lead to
piracy. The film uses both animation for personal memories and fears and live-action footage for the harsh realities of life
in Somalia.
Directors: Femke Wolting & Tommy Pallotta
Director of Photography: Ahmed Farah
Local Production: Riyo Films

Surviving Black Hawk Down is a 2025 Netflix mini-series historical documentary addressing the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, October 1993. The documentary involves interviews with survivors from both sides of the conflict, including Somali fighters and residents of Mogadishu, and is presented in three parts. The series was directed by Jack MacInnes and produced by Ridley Scott Associates. Ridley Scott had previously directed and produced the 2001 war film Black Hawk Down, based on the 1999 book by journalist Mark
Bowden. The series was released on February 10, 2025

Unlocking Somalia's Potential tells the story of Mohamed Ali Diini, who fled Mogadishu as a child and returned to Somalia with a mission to help his homeland heal from within. Initially launching Iftin Global (formerly Iftiin Foundation) as an entrepreneurship training program, Mohamed quickly realized that trauma was the greatest barrier to young people’s success. Many struggled to focus, retain skills, or maintain employment, highlighting that mental health support was essential for Somalia’s future prosperity.
Using a three-part Eco-Social Model, the initiative simultaneously addresses economic marginalization, mental health challenges, and community fragmentation, empowering
Somalia’s youth and fostering long-term societal growth.
Director of Photography: Ahmed Farah
Local Production: Riyo Films

Somali journalist Jamal Osman as he examines three decades of civil war and its impact on his homeland. Traveling to Kismayo in Jubbaland, southern Somalia, Osman initially finds signs of hope for an end to the cycle of violence. However, a brutal al-Shabab attack on the city’s Madina Hotel, which left 26 dead and 56 injured, shatters this fragile security.
As part of his investigation, Osman meets
alleged al-Shabab fighters in prison and
interacts with a Jubbaland army unit
composed of former al-Shabab members now
working with the government, offering a
nuanced view of the region’s complex
dynamics

Somali Justice (Channel 2012) is a reportage produced by Ahmed Farah that explores the justice system in Bossasso, Somalia, focusing on murder cases and the application of Sharia law. The film reveals how victims’ families can choose between forgiveness, accepting diya (“blood money” compensation), or requesting the execution of the convicted murderer. The reportage won the One World Media Award (News Category) in 2013, and Ahmed Farah was also a finalist for the Rory Peck Awards for his work.