Jihadists, drought and distrust: the crises facing Somalia's new president

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Nairobi (AFP) May 16, 2022

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who won Sunday's long-overdue presidential election in Somalia, takes charge as the troubled nation reels from drought, looming famine, political and economic strains, and a violent insurgency. - Mending fences - The Horn of Africa country was supposed to choose a new leader in February 2021 but missed the deadline as Somalia's political leaders squabbled over the

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