Somali forces backed by African Union troops recaptures Al-shabaab last stronghold of Bardhere.

     Somali government soldiers backed by African Union troops have recaptured one of the last remaining Al-shabaab stronghold. Kenya and Somali troops was reported stormed the South-western Bardere which has been under Al-shabaab fighters since 2008, BBC reported. An unknown number of Al-shabaab fighters were reported killed in the fighting. "We have taken control of Bardhere and the surrounding villages. The al-shabaab terrorists fled the area before we arrived", said a Somali army spokesman in the town. Bardhere is the capital of the Gedo region. The area is rich in agricultural activities and it has been under Al-shabaab control since 2008.