Somali opposition fighters took up positions in parts of the tense capital, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over the President\u2019s bid to extend his mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The clashes \u2014 mainly in the northern neighbourhoods of Sanca and Marinaya and the busy KM4 crossroads in the centre \u2014 began after dozens of opposition supporters marched in protest against Mr. Farmajo\u2019s term extension.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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