There is heightened tension in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, after a second day of gunfire on Thursday between the army and opposition forces.
Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accused the government of "intimidation" following the clashes.
Residents reported heavy gunfire and explosions as fighting broke out in several neighbourhoods.
“Movement of both transport and people were restricted. This instilled us [with] fear, so I hope things will change and become normal," said Mogadishu student, Abdullahi Nur.
The violence flared up ahead of planned protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to extend by a year his term, which expired last month, and push back elections.
