https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/somali-army-clashes-with-rebel-forces-for-control-of-key-city-baidoaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/somali-army-clashes-with-rebel-forces-for-control-of-key-city-baidoahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/somali-army-clashes-with-rebel-forces-for-control-of-key-city-baidoa#u44970Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:07 +0000Somali troops have pushed militiamen out of Baidoa after fierce fighting. The clashes are part of a larger conflict for control of the key city. The situation remains volatile with reports of civilian casualties. The Somali army and rebel forces have been fighting for control of Baidoa.Why it mattersBaidoa is a strategic city in southern Somalia. The conflict in Somalia has been ongoing for years, with various groups vying for control. The clashes in Baidoa are part of a broader struggle for power in the region. The city has changed hands several times in recent years.What is confirmedSomali t