# Female baristas transform Somalia's coffee culture

A growing number of women are entering the barista profession in Somalia, drawn by a passion for coffee-making and the chance to challenge traditional gender roles. Their work is reshaping the country's expanding cafe scene and signaling broader social change in a conservative society.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/22/i-fell-in-love-with-the-art-of-coffee-making-the-female-baristas-shaking-up-somalias-booming-cafe-scene) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:06 GMT