Sunday June 7, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Sunday accused the federal government of tightening restrictions around him in the wake of deadly unrest in the capital, saying authorities had cut off basic services to his compound and moved to stifle opposition politics. At a news conference in Mogadishu, Sharif said his compound had been deprived of electricity, water and food, while visitors attempting to see him were turned away. “We have had our electricity cut off, our water cut off,…

Sunday June 7, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Sunday accused the federal government of tightening pressure on the opposition by restricting his movement, cutting off essential services to his compound and suppressing political activity in the wake of deadly violence in the capital. At a news conference in Mogadishu, Sharif said electricity, water and food deliveries to his residence had been halted, while visitors were being turned away at the gate. “We have had our electricity cut off,…

Later today, the competition for leadership within the Conservative Party will narrow from four candidates down to three, as members of Parliament cast their critical votes. Tomorrow brings another round of voting, where the remaining contenders will dwindle further, leaving just two in the race. Ultimately, a decisive ballot among the full party membership is scheduled for October, culminating in the announcement of the victor on November 2nd. In their quest to secure the support of party loyalists, all four candidates…