Fiqi warns of a plot he claims the opposition is planning against the Federal Government

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, in a statement, responded to the opposition against the Federal Government of Somalia, which has once again initiated military movements in the city of Mogadishu.

The movements have been felt around the Jasiira hotel area where the opposition resides, and security forces of the government have also been seen there.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, accused the opposition groups of plotting a new conspiracy that he claimed had failed, adding that they are now using the pretext of being attacked, as he stated.

He also pointed out that some members of the opposition want to engage in combat to achieve a specific goal they have, as he stated.

“The conspiracy that was being planned in the past months and its recent meetings, when there was no other way to execute it and the pretext was not available, has turned into a plan of ‘I am being attacked’ aimed at creating confusion and a pretext to mobilize militias. Some opposition groups believe that they can achieve power through violence; they have attempted failed attacks three times, funded by foreign entities, in September 2025 during the open attack on the Wardhiigley base and in May & June of this year, claiming they would hold protests while launching rockets and mortars at civilians!” the statement said.

On the other hand, the Minister of Defense defended the security forces, stating that they have never initiated an attack, and that whenever a conflict arises or a situation occurs, they are the ones being attacked, as he argued.

“It has never happened that the government forces initiated an attack or were the first to engage; they are always the ones being attacked, yet the militias that have gathered in their homes want to find excuses,” the minister reiterated.

He also added, “There is no one above the law, and there is no one who will accept militias that want to disrupt the security of the Capital.”

This statement comes at a time when today the government security forces and those of Sheikh Sharif were close to clashing around the road near the airport in Mogadishu, where military movements from both sides were felt, with both sides accusing each other of serious allegations.