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OSLO, Norway (AX) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a brisk three-day sojourn to Norway on Sunday. As he touched down in Oslo, an impressive security detail awaited him. A cavalcade of police cars and sleek black sedans snaked through the city, momentarily halting traffic. “It's an important visit,” remarked Rune Hekkelstrand from Oslo Police District's Operations. On the agenda, President Mohamud has slated tête-à-têtes with Norway's Prime Minister, concentrating on economic partnerships, security…

Clashes flared up between Marehan and Dir militias around the Abudwak and Herale districts. Morning prayers barely ended before violence ignited, spreading swiftly and leading to many casualties. The wounded were rushed to hospitals in Herale, Abudwak, and Adado districts. The Galmudug regional government and federal authorities have demanded an immediate ceasefire. The precise reasons sparking the clan skirmishes remain murky, though it seems tied to land squabbles. Security Minister Mohamed Abdi Aden Gaboobe condemned…