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Somalia PM Denies Paying Al-Shabaab to Keep Mogadishu Secure

28 September 2026 · Single source · Edition 17

Somalia's Prime Minister has denied allegations that his government is paying Al-Shabaab to maintain security in Mogadishu. The denial addresses a sensitive claim regarding the government's strategy and relationship with the militant group. This issue touches upon the complex security dynamics within the capital.

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