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A former Islamist warlord was declared president of Somalia's southern region on Wednesday, something likely to upset the government in Mogadishu as it tries to assert its authority.
Although Ahmed Madobe, leader of powerful Ras Kamboni militia, fought against the Al Qaeda-linked militants that tried to seize control of the country, he is not viewed favourably by the central government.
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