Mogadishu, Somalia (July 24, 2023) At least 20 soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing that took place early Monday at the army training school in the camp formerly known as Jale Siyad.

The explosion, which is believed to have been carried out by a person wearing explosives vest, targeted soldiers who were in line in the camp, as independent news sources have told the media.

An eyewitness said that he saw injured soldiers being taken out of the camp. Another official who refused to be named said that the death of around 20 soldiers was among those who were in the line when the explosion occurred.

It is not yet clear how the person who blew himself up managed to enter one of the most secure facilities in the capital. However, this attack has raised serious questions about the security of the base and the ability of the Somali government to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks.

This is a developing story. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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The House of Representatives of Somaliland elected a new chairman on Sunday. Yasin Haji Mohamud, 76, from the Sool region was elected to the position.

The election was contested by Mohamud and Mohamed Khadar Dahir from the Awdal region. Mohamud received 46 votes, while Dahir received 35 votes.

Mohamud is a member of the Kulmiye party and has been in Somaliland politics for a number of years. He served as a minister and was also the first deputy chairman of the House of Representatives.

The election of Mohamud as chairman is seen as a victory for the Kulmiye party. The party is currently in power in Somaliland and the election of Mohamud is likely to strengthen its position.

The community of Sool and Ayn has stated that the election of Mohamud does not change their issues of unity and self-determination in their areas.

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