Somali mechanic becomes national icon after building ’tank’

Subscribe to our channel! Supporting the idea of playing a constructive role in the development of his country, 27-year-old Somali mechanic Abdullahi Mohamed Ali, built a small tank-style vehicle and a sea bicycle, using just materials on hand. Footage from Mogadishu, shows Ali as he works on and tests his latest creations, on Friday and Saturday. After moving to Mogadishu from his hometown of Marka, Ali worked as an operator at a ship routing between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates