African Union and Somali troops have entered the strategic port town of Kismayo, the former stronghold of the al-Shabaab rebel group in Somalia.

Al-Shabaab fighters came under heavy attack after Kenyan and Somali troops launched a three pronged assault from land, sea and air over the weekend.

The al-Qaeda linked militants say the barrage forced them to evacuate the city.

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