Madobe strengthens control over parts of Somalia

    Kismayo, June 10, 2013(SDN) -— Fighters loyal to Somali warlord Ahmed Madobe strengthened control of the key southern port of Kismayo, residents said Monday, after days of clashes between rival militia forces for control of the city. Heavy fighting broke out Friday when the Ras Kamboni militia of Madobe recently self-appointed “president” of the southern…

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      Hundreds of Thousands of Kismayo Residents Rally In Support Of Ahmed Madobe

      Kismayo May 26 2013 (SDN) —Hundreds of thousands of Kismayo Residents have rallied today in support of Sheikh Ahmed Madobe’s leadership at Kismayu. The demonstration comes after the federal government in Mogadishu showed reluctance to Ahmed Madobe’s leadership in Jubaland administration. The demonstrators chanted slogans against Somalia’s federal government calling to stop intervening Jubaland administration….

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