This picture released on May 22, 2013 by the Africa Union shows young men fishing near Mogadishu's fish market. By Tobin Jones (AU UN IST PHOTO/ AFP/ File)
MOGADISHU (AFP) - At least eight people have been killed in fighting between rival Somali warlords battling for control of the southern port city of Kismayo, witnesses said Saturday.Gunmen from the Ras Kamboni militia of former Islamist warlord Ahmed Madobe -- recently self-appointed "president" of the southern Jubaland region -- battled against forces loyal to Iftin Hassan Basto, another leader claiming to be president.Fighting broke out Friday evening, paused overnight, but resumed on Saturday."Fighting started when soldiers from Ras Kamboni attacked and tried to arrest me," Basto told reporters...
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