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Al-Shabab Declares War on IS in Somalia
The Islamist militant group al-Shabab declares war on IS in Somalia for 'spoiling jihad'.
The al-Shabab leadership has broadcast a 42-minute statement accusing Islamic State (IS) group fighters of "spoiling the ongoing jihad in Somalia".
Plus Sudan deploys police in Khartoum and other cities following protests after Friday prayers.
And our satirical Resident President Olushambles eyes Jose Mourinho’s old job at Manchester Utd.
(Image: Masked and armed al-Shabab fighters. Credit: AFP)
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