Jubaland polls to influence Shabaab war, say analysts

The outcome of presidential elections in Jubaland in three weeks could influence the ongoing war against Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia. Diplomatic sources confided in The Standard that Kenya is rooting for the re-election of incumbent President Sheikh Ahmed Mohammed Islam, popularly known as ‘Madobe’, ahead of the August 24 polls. “These elections are very crucial. … Continue reading Jubaland polls to influence Shabaab war, say analysts