The Somali federal government has hailed the transition in Baidoa after the army took over the key city in the Southwest, following the resignation of the state leader amidst political changes and rising tensions.

The Somali national army has taken control of parts of Baidoa, the largest city in the South West state, with federal troops now in control of areas within the city.

Somali Federal forces have seized key installations in Baidoa as political tensions between the federal government in Mogadishu and the Southwest State escalate.