Somali opposition fighters cordon off parts of capital

Somali opposition fighters took up positions in parts of the tense capital, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over the President’s bid to extend his mandate.

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President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, best known by his nickname Farmajo, has faced harsh criticism from foreign allies after signing a law approved by parliament which extended his mandate by two years.

The clashes — mainly in the northern neighbourhoods of Sanca and Marinaya and the busy KM4 crossroads in the centre — began after dozens of opposition supporters marched in protest against Mr. Farmajo’s term extension.