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BAIDOA, 3 November 2026 South West State leader Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe said on Tuesday that security in Baidoa had improved significantly during his first 100 days in office, citing measures taken by his administration to strengthen stability and reclaim territory controlled by Al-Shabaab.
Madobe made remarks at ceremony reviewing his administration's first 100 days, outlining what he described as progress in security, economic management, justice and governance.
Leader said Baidoa and surrounding areas faced significant security challenges when he took office, affecting movement of people and vehicles.
He maintained conditions had since improved, although he acknowledged his administration had not yet achieved its security objectives.
Leader identified recovery of areas controlled by Al-Shabaab as one of his government's main priorities, saying aim was to allow residents to live freely and travel safely.
He pointed to continuing difficulties along roads connecting towns and districts across South West State, noting officials and residents were still unable to travel safely by land in some areas.
Referring to Barawe and parts of Bakool region, he said his administration wanted to ensure people and government officials could use roads without fear of attacks.
Leader reaffirmed his government's commitment to improving security, strengthening state institutions and removing Al-Shabaab from areas where group maintains control.
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On economic policy, he said administration had introduced measures to improve financial management, particularly through digital systems intended to increase transparency and public confidence.
He praised South West State Ministry of Finance for its efforts, saying economic development was essential to expanding public services and supporting recovery of conflict-affected communities.
Leader also outlined plans to strengthen justice system and improve governance, saying his administration aimed to establish judicial institutions that would earn public trust.
He argued security and justice were closely linked, with credible judicial system essential to strengthening relations between government and public.
He said judicial reform was among administration's ongoing priorities, adding committees had been established to assess sector and prepare measures to develop its institutions.
Remarks come amid renewed instability in parts of South West State, where government forces have recently clashed with fighters loyal to former state president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, widely known as Laftagareen.
In October, forces supporting former leader took control of several districts in Bay region, including Buurhakaba and Bardaale, adding to security and political challenges facing state administration.