Life returns to streets of Mogadishu - in pictures

Singers perform at the Somali National Theatre in the seaside capital of Mogadishu Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Vendors sell food at the Hamarweyne market in Mogadishu. Schools, shops and markets have reopened across the city Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Women sell fruit and vegetables at the Hamarweyne market. The government has begun repairing buildings and roads, and installing street lights Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Fruit sellers sit in the shae at the market Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Basketball players take part in a game at the Lugino stadium as part of basketball leagues that have resumed in the capital Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Female basketballers train at the Hamar Jajab stadium. The writing on the mural reads: 'Defending your country and flag is mandatory' Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Children ride past destroyed buildings on their bicycles. The internationally recognised Transitional Federal Government is working towards national elections in 2012 Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Boys play football near the Lido beach. Some western-style restaurants have opened along the waterfront Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Swimmers at the Lido beach. Men and women are now able to swim together in the sea without fear of punishment from the Islamists Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP

Somali fishermen offload a swordfish as a young boy carries a baby shark on his head to market Photograph: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP