Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif says, “Mogadishu is controlled by al-Shabaab

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Former President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said al-Shabaab has complete to control Mogadishu and is in control of them. Sheikh Sharif said that the Somali government does not control much of Mogadishu and that al-Shabaab has levied taxes on all businesses in Mogadishu and other government agencies.

“Al-Shabaab controls the city. The government does not control Mogadishu. In fact, they collected taxes from businessmen and businesswoman the main government agencies pay taxes,” Sheikh Sharif said. weak Somali government spending aid on social media Facebook to insult the country’s past leaders and politicians who criticize Villa Somalia.

And yet, al-Shabaab continues to stage attacks in the heart of Mogadishu. Even currently serving Somali officials acknowledge that al-Shabaab levies taxes, permits, and licenses in the heart of Mogadishu. Under President Farmajo tenure,