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Puntland attacks allied camp in Mogadishu

By , based on RFI

Map: Mogadiscio, Somalia

5 August (RFI) — Forces from the semi-autonomous Puntland region attacked a camp in Galkayo where forces allied with the federal government were stationed. Puntland says it has taken control of the site, located 700 kilometres from Mogadishu. The clash illustrates the persistent tensions between regional authorities and Somalia’s central government.

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In maps and figures

In figures · Somalia

Al-Shabaab insurgency in Somalia

In October 2026 : 696 reported deaths (+103%) · Banadir (Mogadishu) : 11 · 3.3 million internally displaced · 2026 plan funded at 35%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
05001,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

The conflict in figuresBanadir (Mogadishu)October 2026 reportHumanitarian aidAll conflicts

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