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With the exception of the security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Nur who is a close ally to Roble, heads of security agencies – police and intelligence as well as the military, are loyal to the term-ended president.

Farmajo claimed the foreign policy has improved during his chaotic presidency as the country's ties with neighboring countries have been at the lowest point.

The analysts say they are afraid that the leaders could fail the implementation of the new election timetable because of the existing challenges, including the dispute in Hiran and Gedo.

The state TV reported that SNA repelled an attack against their base in Adakibir village, which is located approximately 60 kilometers east of Adado district in Galgadud region under Galmudug state of Somalia.

The leaders urged the national army to remain neutral in the politics while AMISOM – the African Union Mission in Somalia called to tighten security at the presidential palace which houses competing leaders.

A resident, who asked not to be named for his safety confirmed to Keydmedia English service that the confrontation led to the closure of businesses and the disruption of public transport in the central city.

There was no statement from Galmudug regarding the bomb explosion as Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility, claiming it killed at least 15 soldiers serving in the state army.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia has been put under pressure from the presidency to turn down PM’s instructions with Farmajo’s office arguing it goes against the national financial regulations.

The main agenda that dominated the meeting is the electoral transparency that prompted the convening of the National Consultative Council summit after the opposition has threatened to boycott election results.

He called on his fellow militants still remained with the Al-Shabaab ranks to surrender to government forces for rehabilitation and begin a new life. Al-Shabaab didn't comment on the defection.

The port city has been under Jubaland state control since 2012 after KDF pushed the militants out of their bases during a military operation.

The international community urged the leaders at the NCC meeting to set up an applicable and reliable timetable for the completion of the ongoing parliamentary election in the country.