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Fighting in Somalia’s capital as anger over election delay erupts

Mogadishu resident told the Reuters news agency: “A mortar shell landed on my neighbour’s house, injuring a mother. A big house near us is also ablaze. Mortars and other weapons landed on it.” Mohamud

Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu before protests against Somali president’s rule

news agency journalist filmed images of panicked residents in the Howl Wadaag district near his home, with loud gunshots heard in the background. Witnesses told AFP they saw armed opposition forces clashing with Somali police