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Somalia's South West State Leader Seeks Ethiopian Military Support Amid Rising Tensions in Baidoa

31 October 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 21

The leader of Somalia's South West State is reportedly seeking military support from Ethiopia as tensions escalate in Baidoa. This development follows a period of political instability where the current leader, Madobe, assumed control after federal forces seized Baidoa from Laftagare's loyalists. The request highlights the ongoing power struggle and security challenges in the region.

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