Somalia: Heavy gunfire in Mogadishu amid political crisis

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Somalia

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Somalia: Heavy gunfire in Mogadishu amid political crisis

Gunfire erupted in Mogadishu's Howl Wadaag district and Dabka road, causing panic among residents. Clashes occurred between federal police and unidentified armed forces, including rocket launcher use. Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire claimed he was targeted by forces linked to the presidency, while the government denied the accusation, attributing the violence to opposition militias.

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