Spotlight | Somalia
Jubaland keen to de-escalate with Mogadishu after Ras Kamboni battle

Sheikh Ahmed Madobe in Kismaayo, South Somalia, in 2012.
Sheikh Ahmed Madobe in Kismaayo, South Somalia, in 2012. © Tobin Jones/Alamy
Jubaland gained the upper hand over national forces in a short bout of fighting two weeks ago. It hopes to capitalise on its strong position to engage in dialogue with the federal government. The easing of tensions with Ethiopia thanks to Turkish mediation may also prove helpful in local negotiations. [...]
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