Two rival Somali government army groups on Friday morning resumed fighting in the Hirshabelle administrative capital Jowhar.
All activities came to a standstill in Jowhar when rival troops exchanged fire a day after a bodyguard to the regional Vice President Ali Guudlawe was shot dead in the clashes.
Radio Dalsan reporter in Jowhar says the Friday clashes disrupted business and movement of people.
On Thursday Vice President Guudlawe’s vehicle was shot at several times.
A stand off between soldiers loyal to the Vice President and the regional forces was still on by noon
Authorities are yet to comment on the cause of the clashes.
