source: Daily Independent (Nigeria); Somali Memo
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Caad
notes: 04-06 July. Government soldiers of the Galmudug Administration (assisted by Ethiopia) clash with al Shabaab in the area between Adado and Xarardheere at Caad area. Between 15-17 soldiers dead over first two days, 1,500 civilians displaced. Al Shabaab claims 25 dead total over three days. Additionally, al Shabaab reportedly overtook Gabdhale village (assumedly on the final day) which was a central command for the Galmudug troops.