Mogadishu is gripped by escalating political turmoil as the power struggle between Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo intensifies. The Federal Government is effectively split, with both leaders pulling in opposite directions. This division threatens the upcoming elections, risks triggering violence, and has drawn concern from regional capitals. The latest flashpoint came when PM Roble dismissed Hassan Hundubey Jimale, a key Farmaajo ally, as Minister of Internal Security, replacing him with Abdullahi Mohammed Nur. Farmaajo rejected the appointment as illegal, while the Speaker of the Lower House, another Farmaajo supporter, questioned its legitimacy. Behind the scenes, speculation grows about a possible no-confidence motion against Roble. The roots of this crisis trace back to February 2021, when Farmaajo’s term expired but he retained significant powers, setting up an unworkable division of authority over security and elections. The Ikraan Tahlil case allowed Roble to weaken Farmaajo’s grip, rallying public support and gaining key security backers.