Mandera county staff to resume duty as Somali forces fight subsidesMandera leaders led by Governor Ali Roba (second right) address the media at a Nairobi hotel on the invasion of the county by Somalia militants. “I am directing all staff to report back to duty with immediate effect following the de-escalation of conflict in Mandera due to the ongoing talks between Kenya and Somalia,” said Roba. SEE ALSO :Party hits out at Roba and Ruto allies over BBIHe said no attacks have occurred after the March 2 fight after the Jubbaland forces moved seven kilometrers away from Mandera town settlements. Roba hailed President Uhuru for initiating the with his Federal Republic of Somalia counterpart Mohamed Farmajo. Subscribe Now »Activities were interrupted by a heavy explosion that was followed by gunfire last week, signalling an expected clash between Jubbaland forces and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).

Source: Standard Digital March 09, 2020 19:07 UTC