Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.
Published On 4 Jun 2026
Violence has erupted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, as government forces and opposition-allied militias have exchanged fire before an antigovernment protest, damaging buildings and forcing residents to flee.
Fighting began on Wednesday and continued into Thursday before planned protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to extend his term despite it expiring last month.
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The move has also pushed back elections, sparking outrage among the opposition, who see it as Mohamud’s plan to centralise power.
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