[2] Political turmoil escalated, with anti-government protests occurring after the government's decision to delay the 2021 Somali presidential election.
The protests were attended by supporters of the opposition, waving and holding the Somali flag and calling for the government to resign from office.
[8] The next day, hundreds of soldiers loyal to Roble armed with RPGs and machine guns encircled the presidential palace.
[9][10] On 10 January, Somali leaders announced they struck a deal to complete parliamentary elections by February 25, after repeated delays that have threatened the stability of the country.
The agreement was reached after several days of talks hosted by Roble with state leaders aimed at ending an impasse over the polls.