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Tension Rises Between Somalia And Semi-Autonomous Jubaland

The federal government of Somalia and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland have both issued warrants of arrest in a row involving Ahmed Madobe, who was re-elected as president of Jubaland, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Analysts said the Jubaland region - with important trade routes along the border with Kenya - has been a point of contention. While the government sought to assert greater control over the area to aid its fight against al-Shabaab insurgents and "manage regional security", local leaders - including Madobe - have resisted.

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