Commercial flights to southwestern Somalia resumed

Commercial flights to southwestern Somalia have resumed after federal forces secured Baidoa: Local Media Baidoa is a major city in southwestern Somalia, serving as the capital of the Bay Region and the largest urban center in the southwestern state. It is known for its agricultural trade, vibrant markets, and role as a hub amid ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. A passenger plane landed at Baidoa Airport, carrying the presidential guard—the advance party for the delegation of Somali Parliament Speaker Aden Madobe, which arrived later. Reports of a mortar attack on Baidoa Airport, followed by a firefight, indicate a tense security situation in the region. The landing of such a plane carrying the presidential guard suggests a significant military or political movement, possibly related to the current security situation in the region. The arrival marks the beginning of a federal political transition after government forces seized control of the state capital, prompting President Abdiaziz Laftagareen to resign. According to a local travel industry representative, bookings began Monday evening, and airport operations have since resumed. Video: Madobe's Visit