Mogadishu, Oct 17, 2026 (AFP) - Regional forces capture key towns in southern Somalia

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2026-10-17

Forces loyal to an ousted regional leader captured several key towns in southern Somalia, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday, dealing a significant blow to the federally-backed local government. Several states in the deeply fragmented country are opposed to control by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and in March his government sent in troops to oust the head of South West State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Since then Laftagareen h......

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