Somali opposition leaders are intensifying preparations for a large-scale protest scheduled for Mogadishu, driven by escalating political tensions surrounding governance and the electoral process. Former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and ex-prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire are reportedly involved in organizing the demonstration, with significant political meetings and mobilization efforts observed in various districts, particularly near government facilities. Security measures have been heightened across the city, with increased police presence and protection for opposition figures. The protest aims to voice opposition grievances concerning the federal government's management of political affairs, including expired institutional mandates, governance disputes, and alleged forced evictions in Mogadishu neighborhoods, raising fears of potential clashes and prompting calls for dialogue and restraint.