https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/somali-troops-push-militiamen-out-of-baidoa-after-fierce-fightingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/somali-troops-push-militiamen-out-of-baidoa-after-fierce-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/somali-troops-push-militiamen-out-of-baidoa-after-fierce-fighting#u45210Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:41:10 +0000Somali government troops have regained control of the strategic city of Baidoa from armed opposition forces after intense clashes. The fighting, which involved government forces and armed militia, resulted in a significant number of casualties. The city is a key location in the conflict.Why it mattersThe conflict in Somalia has been ongoing for years, with various factions and extremist groups vying for control. Baidoa is a strategic city in southwestern Somalia, and its control is crucial for the stability of the region. The government has been working to assert its authority and push back ag