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Somali opposition plans May 16 protest in Mogadishu
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Somali opposition politicians plan a May 16 protest in Mogadishu accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of extending his term.
WHO: Somali opposition politicians
WHAT: May 16 protest planned in Mogadishu against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:38 AM ET
WHERE: Mogadishu, Somalia
WHY: The protest is a reaction to accusations that the president is trying to extend his stay beyond constitutional limits.
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