Last week. African union troops on the offensive against al shabaabs hartland in somalia. I am Andy Richardson with the latest sport. Formula one driver is fighting for his life. The frenchman is suffering from a severe head injury and has had surgery following the incidents in sazuka. The Islamic State of iraq and the lavant, isil, says it has taken control of more territory in iraqs northern Anbar Province but strategic battle grounds not far from the iraqi capitol are proving difficult for either side to hold on to. There are reports that isils rene taken parts after it was won by iraqi forces on saturday. While west of baghdad, airstrikes have helped push back fighters it. Isil has managed to fight its way out to faluja. More on why hold that town is so important for the iraqi army. Backed by tanks and heavy weapons, these Government Forces are in the town of amaria. This is at strategic town linking anbar with baghdad in the south of the country. Holding it against isil fighters m