VOA News Africa 12 killed as Somali troops, local militias clash Design TechJuly 16, 2024017 views 12 killed as Somali troops, local militias clash FILE – Troops take part in Somali army training in Mogadishu on March 19, 2024. Two government soldiers are among the 12 dead in fighting with local militias near the border with Ethiopia on July 16, 2024.