Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Somali removal of president
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- Oct 1
Ethiopian troops enter Mekelle as TPLF rebels withdraw to launch guerrilla campaign
Ethiopian federal troops and allied militias took control of the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle after rebel forces withdrew from the city, following ten days of intense fighting across northern Ethiopia.
- Jun 4
Gun battles rock Mogadishu as Somali president's term extension sparks clashes with opposition militias
Government forces and opposition-allied militias exchanged heavy gunfire and mortars in Mogadishu, forcing civilians to flee ahead of planned anti-government protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to extend his term.