Former Somali Prime Minister Khaire claims government forces attacked him in Mogadishu

Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire alleged he was targeted by government forces in Mogadishu on Wednesday, with reports of gunshots in the capital. Khaire's assertion comes the day before a planned opposition demonstration. The incident unfolds amidst a deepening political crisis in Somalia, which intensified following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's continued stay in office after his term concluded. This situation was further complicated by a constitutional reform enacted in March, which established a new electoral system. The opposition views these developments as undermining democratic processes.

Sources: Le Monde