Heavy gunfire erupted in Mogadishu, Somalia, as a dispute over the extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term escalated. The president's term officially ended on May 15, but was extended by a year, a move deemed unconstitutional by the opposition who planned protests. Residents reported sustained gunfire throughout the night in various neighborhoods, with police stating they were engaged in a large-scale operation against armed militias who initiated mortar attacks. Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire claimed his convoy was attacked by government forces while preparing for a peaceful demonstration. The number of casualties remains unknown, and the protests have been disrupted by the fighting, though the capital has largely calmed with sporadic gunfire still audible. International bodies like the US embassy, Igad, and the EU have urged for restraint, dialogue, and the preservation of stability.