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A mortar attack targeted the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud upon his arrival at Baidoa Airport. While no injuries were reported, the incident highlights the increasing security tensions in the country.
In light of escalating political and security tensions in Somalia, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, <strong>Mahmoud Ali Yusuf</strong>, has called on all parties to resolve their disputes peacefully through the <strong>National Advisory Council</strong> to avoid further unrest.
Southwest Somalia has witnessed significant political changes following the resignation of President Abdulaziz Laftagareen, raising questions about the federal government's ability to control rebellious regions. This development may signal a shift in the political landscape of Somalia.
The Somali Ministry of Defense announced that over <strong>40 militants</strong> from the Al-Shabaab group were killed during a failed attack in southern Somalia. The attack was thwarted thanks to the efforts of the national army and Ugandan forces as part of the <strong>AMISOM</strong> mission.