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Tensions rise between #Somalia federal government, #South_West state over elections, reports Political tensions are escalating in Somalia as disputes between the federal government and regional states intensify ahead of a key electoral deadline in May, according to reports by Horseed Media. The federal government, whose mandate is due to expire on May 15, is facing growing resistance from several states, including #South_West, #Puntland, and #Jubbaland, over proposed electoral reforms and constitutional amendments. The situation has deteriorated sharply in the South West State, where clashes have reportedly erupted in the Bay region. According to the report, armed groups allegedly aligned with the federal government and opposed to South West President Abdiaziz Laftagareen are said to have taken control of Qansaxdheere town, further heightening tensions. https://www.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0VcRDQywdC63u3wbUfdnZHnv5qQboE9HgxA3gmPiqKmWypZWfMEohXaLZNXTL4jD3l

News: IFJ condemns killing of journalist in #Kismayo, calls for urgent investigation The International Federation of Journalists (#IFJ) has condemned the killing of #Somali freelance journalist Abshir Khalif Shide Omar, who was shot dead by a police officer in the city of Kismayo in southern #Somalia. According to the IFJ, Omar was killed on 2 March following a brief altercation with a police officer in Kismayo, the commercial capital of the autonomous #Jubbaland region, located about 528 kilometers from #Mogadishu. The IFJ said it joined its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (#NUSOJ), in condemning the killing and calling for an urgent and thorough investigation into the incident. In a statement, NUSOJ said Omar had been returning from an Iftar gathering with colleagues after editing a program about politicians that was scheduled to be released later that ..... https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0CUPBLiJrwHBnxuTeaq4c3XBuwGLUFaJBRrEfKh76fYSRWke8MXX2wcfBmkJVDJsal