Baidoa talks focus on political reconciliation and stability in South West Somalia
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BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State leader Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur Madobe has met former Somali parliament speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman in Baidoa as political consultations intensify ahead of a planned reconciliation forum in the regional capital.
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The meeting focused on the political and security situation in South West State and ways to strengthen social unity.
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A delegation led by former Somali Lower House Speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman arrived in Baidoa on Thursday.
Event date: 2026-10-02
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Hiiraan Online
The meeting focused on the political and security situation in South West State and ways to strengthen social unity.
Attributed to: Officials
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Hiiraan Online
The visit is part of broader political efforts to ease tensions in Baidoa ahead of a planned reconciliation conference.
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Hiiraan Online
Forces loyal to former South West President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen remain positioned on the outskirts of Baidoa.
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Shabelle Media
Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur Madobe met with former Somali parliament speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman in Baidoa.
Event date: 2026-10-02
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Shabelle Media
The discussions focused on political consultations, cooperation, and the broader situation in South West State.
Event date: 2026-10-02
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Shabelle Media
Mursal's visit aims to increase the participation of Somali political figures in a reconciliation process expected to open soon in Baidoa.
Event date: 2026-10-02
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Shabelle Media
The planned reconciliation forum comes as South West State faces heightened political tensions.
Event date: 2026-10-02
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Most recent report · 2 October 2026 07:39 UTC
Baidoa talks focus on political reconciliation and stability in South West Somalia
Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur Madobe met with former Somali parliament speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman in Baidoa.
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Most recent report · 2 October 2026 07:15 UTC
Former Somali parliament speaker arrives in Baidoa for reconciliation talks
A delegation led by former Somali Lower House Speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman arrived in Baidoa on Thursday.
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2 October 2026 · 07:15–07:39 UTC
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Baidoa talks focus on political reconciliation and stability in South West Somalia
Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur Madobe met with former Somali parliament speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh…
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Former Somali parliament speaker arrives in Baidoa for reconciliation talks
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