On Wednesday morning, Somali government forces clashed with Jubbaland State troops near Marnani, about 30 km from Ras Kamboni.
Both sides have claimed victory, though reports of casualties—both deaths and injuries—remain unverified.
The skirmish comes amid heightened political tensions over elections, prompting United States Ambassador to Somalia, Richard Riley, to issue a stern warning against escalating these disputes into armed conflict.