Somali troops repel a number of Al-Shabaab assaults close to the capital
Somali troops repel several Al-Shabaab attacks near the capital
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Qaeda-linked group Al-Shabaab claimed victory in several military bases in Somalia on Saturday morning, a claim that has been disputed by the federal government in Somalia and the military, which insisted the militants be expelled.
Heavy fighting was reported in Lower Shebelle early Saturday…