Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

Federal forces stationed in Ras Kamboni reportedly used drones to attack Jubbaland troops, which reportedly sparked the violence.

Airlines had refused to lease planes to the federal government for troop transport, citing security risks.

Shee has devoted his life to fostering unity, particularly in the volatile Boni Forest region, where marginalised communities often feel neglected.