Somalia Prepares Fresh Troop Deployment to Baidoa for Operation Against Opposition Forces

Somalia prepares fresh troop deployment to Baidoa for operation against opposition forces

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s federal government is preparing to deploy fresh troops to Baidoa, the seat of power of Southwest State, to join an operation aimed at pushing back opposition forces stationed on the outskirts of the strategic town. The planned deployment follows a telephone conversation between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Southwest State’s […]

Fighting in southwestern Somalia between government forces and local militia injures dozens

(3 Sep 2026) Clients note: This item contains on-screen graphics, including AP branding. RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Baidoa, Somalia - 3 September 2026 1. Wide of residents watching as soldiers walk, heavily armed 2. Mid shot of blood on the road ++GRAPHIC++ 3. Wide of reside