Heavy fighting erupted in the Island of Kudhaa early on Saturday after heavily armed Al-Shabaab fighters attacked the Interim Jubba Administration soldiers who were controlling the Island since capturing it from the militants months ago. Kudhaa is a small Island located in Southern Somalia and near the port city Kismayu. Details of exact casualties are unclear but a spokesman for Al-Shabaa talking to its broadcaster, Radio Al-Andulus said they have killed more than 40 soldiers of Ahmed Madobe, the leader of the Jubba Interim Administration. Meanwhile residents told the local media that they have seen many bodies laying near water, some decipitated and others having their heads chopped off.
By Strive Masiyiwa A few weeks ago I went to the doctor. I will tell you what he said about my health at the end, but first read this: Twenty years ago, I arranged to meet a well-known British international businessman who invested a lot in Africa at the time. We agreed to meet for dinner at a leading hotel in London. After a good meeting, we started to walk out of the restaurant when he suddenly collapsed in the lobby. There was total pandemonium as they rushed to get medical assistance. Being London, an ambulance arrived in minutes. I jumped in the back with him as paramedics wrestled to keep him alive. He had had a heart attack and had to have triple bypass heart surgery. Sadly he died a few weeks later. He hadn't been sick and his sudden death surprised everyone. And yet as I reflected on it, and later discussed it with a doctor friend who knew him, I realized he was very laid back about his health despite having a hectic business life. Even during our dinner...
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