Somali Security Forces Restore Order in Mogadishu After Militia Clashes
On June 5, 2026, the Somali Ministry of Information announced that security forces had restored control over several districts in Mogadishu following heavy clashes with militias allied with opposition politicians. The violence, which involved the use of anti-tank weapons and drones on June 4, was triggered by political tensions over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s tenure extension. Although order was restored, the incident highlights deep-seated constitutional disputes that continue to threaten the stability of the central government.