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Somalia: The rise of proxy leaders in Somalia

#Somalia: The rise of #proxy leaders in #Somalia

As Somalia’s balkanization – masquerading as federalism— intensifies, neighboring states have embarked on a mission to get a share of the country and instill a proxy leader to represent their interests. Every former warlord and aspiring politician is indefatigably working round the clock to create a fiefdom and declare de facto autonomy from the central government.

The Interim Jubbaland…

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Somalia: 10 Killed as Al shabaab Bombers Hit Military Camp in Kismayo

#Somalia: 10 Killed as #Al_shabaab Bombers Hit Military Camp in #Kismayo

At least 10 soldiers were killed and 20 others wounded Saturday in the southern Somali port city of Kismayo when a car loaded with explosives drove onto an army base and exploded, witnesses and security officials said.

The bombers rammed their vehicle into the gates of a former university campus that is now a military camp where African Union peacekeepers from Kenya and Somali soldiers are being…

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Somalia: 12 Qof oo ku Dhintay Qarax ismiidaamin oo lala beegsaday ciidamo Tababar u socday Kismaayo

#Somalia: 12 Qof oo ku Dhintay Qarax #ismiidaamin oo lala beegsaday #ciidamo Tababar u socday #Kismaayo

Wararka naga soo gaaraya magaalada Kismaayo ayaa xaqiijinaya in Weerar is miidamin ah lagu qaaday xarunta Jaamacada Kismaayo oo ay ku sugnaayeen ciidamo ka tirsan kuwa Jubbaland oo tababar uga socday, Khasaaraha Dhimashada ayaa wararku sheegayaan in ay gaarayaan 20 askari dhaawacuna uu ka badan yahay.

Qaraxa waxaa fuliyey naftii hure walxaha qaraxa ka soo buxuubiyey Gaari kaasoo sababay…

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Somalia: On the frontline of Somalia's fight against Al Shabab

#Somalia: On the frontline of Somalia's fight against #Al_Shabab

Local forces defend government-controlled territory in Kismayo, constantly under threat of al Shabab attacks.

The Somali army is training new recruits in the port city of Kismayo, one of the last remaining strongholds of al Shabab.

Until they finish their training, fighters from the regional administration have the task of defending the territory under government control.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed…

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