Politics

Southwest Somalia leader resigns after army seizes city of Baidoa

Somalia federal army has taken control of Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest state, prompting the resignation of the regional leader and escalating political tensions…

Alex Nyaboke • Mar 31, 2026 • 3 min

Africa

Jubaland declares independence from Somalia

Somalia’s southwestern Jubaland region has declared full independence from the federal government, further weakening the country’s troubled federal structure. The announcement by Jubaland parliament speaker…

Ericson Mangoli • Dec 8, 2025 • 3 min

Somalia Politics

Southwest Somalia leader resigns after army seizes city of Baidoa

Jubaland declares independence from Somalia

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