Last year, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a “total war” on the militants as the country started taking charge of its own security.
Hundreds gather at Somalia beach hotel to condemn attack that killed 37, demand stronger security
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared “total war” against the extremists, who control large parts of central and southern Somalia and have been the target of scores of U.S. airstrikes in recent years.
Loud explosion heard as Somali militant group says its fighters have attacked a hotel in capital
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