Al-Qaeda-linked fighters also destroyed trucks laden with food aid in the deadly assault in Hiran region.
Mukhtar Robow, formerly a leader of the rebel group, has been appointed as a minister.
Rappers say their songs resonate with the youth because they express everyday struggles; religious leaders disagree.
The co-founder and former spokesperson for al-Shabab has been under house arrest since 2018.
The United Nations is warning that the country risks famine should global food prices continue to rise.
The IMF accepted the Somali governments request for a three-month extension to examine and endorse planned reforms.
Il presidente degli Stati Uniti Joe Biden ha firmato un ordine per schierare un contingente d?élite delle Special Operations: a partire potrebbero essere 450 militari
The decision is based on a request made by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to better address threats from al-Shabab.
He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote.
It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.