MOGADISHU, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Ethiopian troops supporting Somalia’s Western-backed government quit their main bases in Mogadishu on Tuesday, witnesses said, heralding the start of an uncertain new chapter for the anarchic capital.

Many residents were overjoyed by the departure of soldiers they saw as occupiers, even though some analysts fear it will leave a power vacuum and trigger more violence by Islamist rebels who have been battling the government and each other. More on Woyanne troops quit main bases in Mogadishu

The United States is circulating a draft Security Council resolution that would call for a U.N. peacekeeping force in Somalia.

The Associated Press says the draft would renew the mandate of African Union peacekeepers currently in Somalia, but eventually replace them with a stronger international force. The draft calls for a council decision by June first. More on US Circulating Resolution for Somalia UN Force

NAIROBI, Kenya — The window of opportunity that was created by the recent resignation of Somalia’s widely reviled president seems to be closing quickly, with Somali politicians bickering over how to replace him and violence now raging on several fronts. More on Officials Still Arguing Over Leader for Somalia