| Date: | 25 April – 6 May 2021 |
| Place: | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Result: | Withdrawal of rebels from Mogadishu |
| Combatant1: |  Somali Armed Forces |
| Combatant2: | Mutineers |
| Commander1: | Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed |
| Commander2: | Saney Abdulle[1] |
| Units1: | Armed forces from Mogadishu |
| Units2: | Armed forces from Lower and Middle Shabelle |
| Strength2: | Hundreds |
| Casualties3: | 24 killed, 60,000 – 100,000 displaced[2] |
On 25 April 2021, hundreds of Somali soldiers entered Mogadishu opposing extensions of the presidential mandate.
On 14 April 2021, acting President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed signed a law which extended his mandate by two years. This was opposed by opposition leaders which called it "a threat to the stability, peace and unity" and by the international community.[3]
On 25 April 2021, soldiers - mainly from Hirshabelle - entered the Somali capital Mogadishu after president Mohamed approved two years extension of his term in office. Rebels seized northern part of the city clashing with pro-government forces in some neighborhoods. Pro-government soldiers attacked homes of former Somali president and opposition leader. By the end of the day government forces withdrew towards Villa Somalia.[4]
On 6 May 2021, soldiers agreed to withdraw from Mogadishu after series of talks with the Prime Minister, held by the opposition. The police were set to take control of the city.[5] On 8 May 2021, roads were reopened and rebels withdrew from Mogadishu in vehicles towards Lower and Middle Shabelle.[6]