Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

Heavy gunfire has erupted in the Somali capital as tensions over a delayed election escalate. The opposition is protesting the extension of the president's term in office by a year, calling for demonstrations against the move. The situation remains volatile, with gunfire reported in the city, amid fears of further unrest. Somalia's political crisis deepens as a result of the disputed election delay.

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