Somalia government says it has restored order after fighting in the capital
Somali security forces have restored order in Mogadishu following clashes between government troops and opposition-allied militias. The violence was triggered by tensions over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to extend his term beyond its expiration.
Why it matters
Political instability in Somalia poses significant risks to regional security and the humanitarian situation in the Horn of Africa.
A truck carrying Somali security forces drives on a road ahead of a planned protest against Somalia s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over his decision to remain in office after his term expired last month, in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Feisal Omar MOGADISHU, June 5 (Reuters) Somali security forces have restored order in two districts of the capital, the information ministry said on Friday, a day after government troops and militias allied with opposition politicians fired at each other, forcing some civilians to flee.
The article presents claims from both the government and opposition figures while noting the difficulty of independent verification.
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