From a jungle green outfit clad militia leader spotting a 'heena' dyed beard to a formal grey suit clad President, the newly elected President of Jubaland state, Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam alias Madobe, is a transformed man who has come a long way.
He has fought against al Shabaab insurgents for over two years from Dhobley on the Kenya/Somalia border, to Afmadhow, Ras Kamboni, Biibi, Hosingow, Buale, Tabda, Jillib, Oddo, Fafadun, Beles Qooqani, Amuma, Afgoye, Dinsoor and Baradheere alongside KDF and the weak Somalia National Army.
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