It is situated about 50 miles northwest of the capital Mogadishu.

This marked a change in their strategy which previously focused mainly on the capital Mogadishu.

Fierce fighting has been raging in the Somali capital Mogadishu between government forces and insurgents.

He also had significant influence on the northern parts of the capital Mogadishu where he controlled a militia of around 400 men.

In the capital Mogadishu we find the answer.

Most importantly, they are by-passing the port in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

Today in the capital Mogadishu a hundred thousand more driven from their homes, are dependent on food aid for survival.

Other Somalis have fled to the capital Mogadishu in search of help.

The group has recently been involved in heavy fighting in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

The remaining areas, including the capital Mogadishu, were divided into smaller territories ruled by competing warlords.