<p>Somali troops backed by African Union forces have carried out a successful military campaign against al-Shabaab's strongholds in the country. But in recent days, the armed group has claimed responsibility for two explosions in Mogadishu, showing it still poses a threat to Somalia's security.</p><br />In an interview with France 24, Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says that car bombings targeting restaurants and busy streets show that Al-Shabaab has been weakened. "They have no capability to attack the security forces so they attack ordinary citizens", he points out.<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
