Wednesday , June 3, 2026 (Baidoa Online) -Somali federal security forces have been deployed around the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, according to local sources and eyewitnesses.
The deployment comes amid growing political tensions in the capital, with reports indicating that Khaire recently moved to a residence near the presidential compound and has been involved in efforts to mobilise opposition demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a proposed extension of the government’s mandate.
Witnesses reported a heavy security presence in the area on Tuesday evening, raising concerns among residents about the possibility of a confrontation. Some local observers warned that the situation remains volatile and that violence could break out if tensions continue to escalate.
The developments come at a time of heightened political uncertainty in Somalia, as opposition figures and government officials remain divided over key constitutional and electoral issues.