Somalia's capital rocked by gunfire

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Gunfire erupted in Mogadishu as Somalia's security forces and opposition-aligned militias clashed near the residence of a former prime minister, where opposition figures had gathered. The opposition accused government forces of launching an unprovoked attack on their meeting, while the circumstances remained contested. The violence underscores deepening tensions between Somalia's leadership and political rivals, adding to instability in a capital that has weathered decades of conflict.