Armed groups clash in Mogadishu, sparking worst violence in years

Gun battles erupted in Mogadishu on Thursday. The fighting involved armed groups. Those groups are loyal to rival politicians. Residents described the clashes as the worst fighting in years. The violence occurred in Somalia’s capital city. The clashes were among factions supporting different politicians. Residents said the intensity of the fighting was unprecedented in recent memory. The events signal a sharp rise in violence in the city.