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City in the South West State of Somalia
Baidoa (Arabic: بَيْطَبَوْ, Somali (Af-Maxaa): Baydhabo, Maay: Baydhowy) is the largest city of the South West State of Somalia. Between 2002 and 2014
Baidoa
2006 battle of the Somalia War
The Battle of Baidoa began on 20 December 2006 when the Somali transitional federal government forces (TFG) allied with Ethiopian forces stationed there
Battle_of_Baidoa
State in Somalia
of the Somali Sea, though the state administration is currently based in Baidoa. The South West state is bordered to the north by Ethiopia, to the west
South_West_State_of_Somalia
Airport in Bay, Somalia
Shatigadud International Airport Baidoa Somalia (IATA: BIB, ICAO: HCMB) is an airport serving Baidoa, the capital city of the Bay region in Somalia. It
Baidoa_Airport
Military conflict in Somalia
The siege of Baidoa was a military confrontation lasting from July 2008 to January 2009 during the Ethiopian occupation of Somalia, during which al-Shabaab
Siege_of_Baidoa
District in Bay, Somalia
Baidoa District (Somali: Degmada Baydhaba) is a district in the southern Bay region of Somalia. Its capital is Baidoa. Districts of Somalia Administrative
Baidoa_District
Somali politician (born 1956)
and Agriculture Minister Hassan Mohamed Nuur "Shatigudud" of attacking Baidoa to take the city on behalf of President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed's TFG. The
Aden_Madobe
2023 constitutional crisis involving FGS and FMS
Baraawe, the South West State retained control over the de facto capital Baidoa. On 28 March 2026, Abdulaziz Laftagreen received just 13 votes hours after
Constitutional crisis in Somalia
Constitutional_crisis_in_Somalia
Phase of the Somali Civil War
Baidoa by the massed ICU forces stationed in Burhakaba. Residents in Baidoa began fleeing the city, in fear of the fighting spilling over into Baidoa
2006 Islamic Courts Union offensive
2006_Islamic_Courts_Union_offensive
Institute for Higher Education Upper Jubba University Green Somalia University, Baidoa CITYCOT University, Bosaso East Africa University, Bosaso and Qardho Mogadishu
List of universities in Somalia
List_of_universities_in_Somalia
Military unit
supervised Brigade 7 centered on Baidoa; Brigade 8 at Huddur in Bakool; and Brigade 9 in Gedo, with divisional headquarters in Baidoa. A British Army detachment
Division_60_(Somalia)
Ongoing civil war in East Africa
forces loyal to him attacked and occupied the city of Baidoa. Aidid's forces remained in control of Baidoa from September 1995 to at least January 1996, while
Somali_Civil_War
Ethiopian military invasion and occupation in Somalia
and the TFG was only able to control parts of Mogadishu and the city of Baidoa. TFG President Abdullahi Yusuf resigned soon after, stating that he had
War_in_Somalia_(2006–2009)
2020 aircraft crash in Somalia
Brasilia that was on approach to Berdale on a chartered cargo flight from Baidoa Airport, Somalia on 4 May 2020 when it was allegedly shot down by ground
2020 African Express Airways Embraer EMB 120 crash
2020_African_Express_Airways_Embraer_EMB_120_crash
City in Hirshabelle, Somalia
administrative capital of Middle Shabelle region of Somalia. Along with Baidoa, it used to form the joint administrative capital of the Transitional Federal
Jowhar
Country in the Horn of Africa
International Airport in Hargeisa, the Kismayo Airport in Kismayo, the Baidoa Airport in Baidoa, and the Bender Qassim International Airport in Bosaso. Established
Somalia
Region of Somalia
Lower Shebelle (Shabeellaha Hoose), Middle Juba (Jubbada Dhexe), and Gedo. Baidoa used to be the capital of the old Upper Juba region, which today also includes
Bay,_Somalia
Militant group in Somalia
[citation needed] The RRA was founded in a shir assembly at Jhaffey, west of Baidoa, on 13 October 1995. Col. Hassan Mohamed Nur, "Shaargaduud" (Red Shirt)
Rahanweyn_Resistance_Army
contending with other factions, including warlord Adan Madobe, who captured Baidoa. The RRA accused the Juba Valley Alliance of assisting the warlord OF ERA
History of the transitional federal government of Somalia
History_of_the_transitional_federal_government_of_Somalia
This is a list of terrorist incidents which took place in 2018, including attacks by violent non-state actors for political motives. Note that terrorism
List of terrorist incidents in 2018
List_of_terrorist_incidents_in_2018
least five people were killed and twenty were injured during a bombing in Baidoa, Somalia, while civilians were celebrating Eid al-Fitr. al-Shabaab, a jihadist
Baidoa_Eid_bombing
Famine in Somalia (1992)
The former president had moved his headquarters from the Gedo region to Baidoa on September 15, 1991, to prepare for a military reoccupation of Mogadishu
1992_famine_in_Somalia
Improvised fighting vehicle
Mohamed Farrah Aidid used 30 technicals and a force of 600 militia to capture Baidoa. It was reported that after his death in 1996, his body was carried to his
Technical_(vehicle)
Somali politician
speaker of the Somali parliament, who was elected on 30 April 2018. Born in Baidoa, Somalia, he previously served as Minister of Defence as well as Minister
Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdurahman
Mohamed_Mursal_Sheikh_Abdurahman
Leader of terrorist group al-Shabaab (born 1972)
other regional leaders, accusing them of welcoming Ethiopia in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Garowe, and Hargeisa. Diriye stated these leaders had also recognized the
Ahmed_Diriye
Suicide bombing in Somalia on 28 February 2016
suicide bombers attacked a busy junction and a restaurant in the Somali town Baidoa. 30 people, mostly civilians, were killed and another 40 were injured. Al-Shabaab
Baidoa_suicide_bombing
Somali legal and political organization (2000–2009)
2005, eventually setting up its headquarters south west of Mogadishu in Baidoa. As the courts started to unify in the early 2000s, tensions further escalated
Islamic_Courts_Union
Mogadishu June 19, 2013 Al-Shabaab Mogadishu 22 Baidoa suicide bombing February 28, 2016 Al-Shabaab Baidoa 30 Awdiinle massacre July 17, 2016 Ethiopian National
List_of_massacres_in_Somalia
1992–93 Australian mission in Somalia
group to Baidoa in south-central Somalia. The 1 RAR battalion group replaced the 3rd Battalion, 9th United States Marine Regiment in Baidoa on 19 January
Operation_Solace
themselves divided into residencies. Alto Giuba (English: Upper Juba) (capital: Baidoa) Alto Scebeli (Upper Shabele) (Bulo Burti) Basso Scebeli (Lower Shabele)
Administrative divisions of Somalia
Administrative_divisions_of_Somalia
Ongoing conflict in the Horn of Africa
only controlled some parts of Mogadishu and its original 2006 capital of Baidoa by the end of 2008. The Ethiopian army withdrew with significant casualties
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Somali_Civil_War_(2009–present)
Town in Bay Region, Somalia
Dīnle) is a town in the Baidoa District, Bay Region, Somalia. It is situated 30km west of Baidoa on the main road from Baidoa to Luuq in the Gedo Region
Awdiinle
Somali political leader (born 1962)
On February 23, 1999, militiamen loyal to Aidid murdered 60 civilians in Baidoa and Daynunay. Hussein Aidid refused to recognize the newly forming Djibouti-backed
Hussein_Farrah_Aidid
Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia
Mogadishu supervised four battalions, at Mogadishu, Beletweyne, Galkayo, and Baidoa. These four battalions plus smaller units were to come under control of
Somali_Armed_Forces
International airport serving Mogadishu, Somalia
Airlines. The airport also offers flights to other Somali cities such as Baidoa, Galkayo, Berbera and Hargeisa, as well as international destinations like
Aden Adde International Airport
Aden_Adde_International_Airport
Ethnic group in Somalia
Burto, Mahadei Weyne, Balcad, Jowhar, Beled Weyne, Diinsor, Bur Hakaba, Baidoa, Bardheere, Buale, Jilib, Jamaame and villages surrounding these towns.
Benadiri_people
Somali al-Shabaab member (born 1969)
hundreds of his supporters in a welcoming rally in the South Western town of Baidoa. In a sharp rebuke, Somalia's internal security ministry released a statement
Mukhtar_Robow
President of South West of Somalia
president Laftagareen appoint committee to investigate the violence in Baidoa during the election". 5 January 2019. Archived from the original on 3 June
Abdiaziz_Laftagareen
Ethnic group
Afgooye, Mareerey, Janaale, Shalambood, Galwiin, Wanlaweyn, Buur Hakaba, Baidoa, Moolamaad Baardheere and Xuddur due to trading, da'wah and farming. Ba
Jaziira_(clan)
State in Somalia
relocated to Villa Somalia in the capital from its interim location in Baidoa. This marked the first time since the fall of the Siad Barre regime in 1991
Jubaland
Somali airline
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport Somalia Adado Adado Airport Baidoa Baidoa Airport Bosaso Bosaso Airport Galkayo Abdullahi Yusuf Airport Garowe
Jubba_Airways
Government of Somalia from 2004 to 2012
In February 2006, the TFG struck a deal with the warlord in control of Baidoa city, and moved the seat of government there. Several TFG ministers were
Transitional Federal Government of Somalia
Transitional_Federal_Government_of_Somalia
Musical artist
was born to an artistic family in Dinsoor, Somalia in 1953. He grew up in Baidoa, where he attended primary and elementary schools. He subsequently relocated
Hasan_Adan_Samatar
Somali warlord
in the Rahanweyn Resistance Army (RRA), and his militia is in control of Baidoa, seat of the Transitional Federal Parliament.Former minister of trading
Aden_Saran-Sor
Governmental organization in Somalia
district-level offices, including Hawl-Wadaag and Dharkenley. South West State (Baidoa). Hirshabelle (Jowhar). Galmudug (Dhuusamareeb). SSC-Khaatumo (Laascaanood)
National Identification and Registration Authority (Somalia)
National_Identification_and_Registration_Authority_(Somalia)
Neighbourhood in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Bareeda District Balidhidhin District Armo District Waiye District Bay Region Baidoa District Burhakaba District Dinsor District Qasahdhere District Galguduud
Huriwa,_Mogadishu
Airport in Somalia
Bosaso Garowe Mogadishu (new) Domestic Galkayo Guriel Kismayo Unscheduled Abudwak Alula Baidoa Bardera Beledweyne Eyl Garbaharey Obbia Qandala Qardho Taleh
Garbaharey_Airport
877 km2 (38,177 sq mi) 2,454,588 4th 25/km2 (65/sq mi) 305 South West Barawa Baidoa Somalia 98,863 km2 (38,171 sq mi) 4,387,355 7th 44/km2 (110/sq mi) 306 Turkana
List of first-level administrative divisions by area
List_of_first-level_administrative_divisions_by_area
Natural disaster
lives of 43,000 people in Somalia half of which under the age of 5. The Baidoa and Burhakaba districts in the Bay region of the country are the most affected
Horn of Africa drought (2020–2023)
Horn_of_Africa_drought_(2020–2023)
President of Somalia from 2004 to 2008
would relocate to Villa Somalia in the capital from its interim location in Baidoa. This marked the first time since in 1991 that a Somali government controlled
Abdullahi_Yusuf_Ahmed
regrouped and established new alliances and new fronts. After the Battle of Baidoa (December 20–26), the JVA began to reassert control over the Juba Valley
Juba_Valley_Alliance
Somali journalist
Journalists in 2009. Abdinur was born into a working-class family in the city of Baidoa, a small town south-west of Mogadishu. His father, who worked for the government
Mustafa_Haji_Abdinur
Territory ruled by al-Shabaab in Somalia
from the west. Al-Shabaab lost territory to both armies, notably losing Baidoa to Ethiopia in February 2012 and losing Kismayo to Kenya in October 2012
Islamic_Wilayat_of_Somalia
Somali singer (1936–2018)
generations of musicians and music lovers alike. Khadija Abdullahi was born in Baidoa in 1936. Her early exposure to the rich traditions of Somali oral culture
Khadija_Abdullahi_Daleys
Somali Journalist
Director of the Somali Women Media Association (SOMWA). Seylac was born in Baidoa to a father who was a teacher. She was raised in the same town but finished
Maryan_Seylac
there is active hostilities conducted with heavy weapons (see Battle of Baidoa). On December 26, at 3 pm New York time (2000 GMT), the UN Security Council
Diplomatic and humanitarian efforts in the Somali Civil War
Diplomatic_and_humanitarian_efforts_in_the_Somali_Civil_War
Reuters report Ethiopian and Somali troops seized the strategic city of Baidoa after al-Shabab withdrew earlier in the day. An air strike in the al-Shabab-held
2012 timeline of the Somali Civil War
2012_timeline_of_the_Somali_Civil_War
United Nations mission in Somalia
Hargeisa (in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland), Garowe (Puntland), Baidoa (South West) and Belet Weyne (Hirshabelle). UNSOM was created by means of
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
United_Nations_Assistance_Mission_in_Somalia
were held in Somalia on 30 January 2009. Due to the security situation in Baidoa, it was held in Djibouti. President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed won the election
2009 Somali presidential election
2009_Somali_presidential_election
Somali politician (1946-2013)
the Hariin subclan of Mirifle Rahanweyn. He attended primary school in Baidoa, then moved to Mogadishu for secondary school.[citation needed] He later
Hasan_Shatigadud
backing of militias. 30 March – The Somali Armed Forces take control of Baidoa, South West State, two weeks after regional president Abdiaziz Laftagareen
2026_in_Somalia
Terrorist attacks in Kenya
fighting against the Transitional Federal Government in the 2006 Battle of Baidoa. On 14 September 2009, American troops killed Kenya-born Saleh Ali Saleh
2002_Mombasa_attacks
Battle in Somalia
fighters, according to some news agencies. Beledweyne is 100 km north of Baidoa, the seat of Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. Even before the
Battle_of_Beledweyne_(2006)
Former Prime Minister of Somalia (born 1968)
reached on 17 September 2020 by the National Consultative Forum and the Baidoa Framework of 16 February 2021 as well as security arrangements for elections
Mohamed_Hussein_Roble
Town in South West, Somalia
is located on the main road connecting Mogadishu and the inland city of Baidoa. France-Presse, Agence. "Al-Shabaab kills dozens of African Union troops
Leego,_Somalia
Somali-Canadian model (born 1983)
philanthropic work. Hassan was born in Somalia in 1983 and grew up in the city of Baidoa. In 1991, Hassan's mother and three sisters fled war-torn Somalia and moved
Ubah_Hassan
City in Jubaland, Somalia
region. Bardere sits on the Jubba River around 250 km west of the city of Baidoa and is in a highland area with fertile soil. Bardera is an important agricultural
Bardere
Somali clan family
their own administrations and Baidoa was no longer considered the city of famine. In 1995, Rahanweyn held a congress in Baidoa to promote their interest by
Rahanweyn
District in Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Bareeda District Balidhidhin District Armo District Waiye District Bay Region Baidoa District Burhakaba District Dinsor District Qasahdhere District Galguduud
Qoriyoley_District
due to copyright View photograph Famine in Somalia 1992 James Nachtwey Baidoa, Somalia See article Dead Troops Talk 1992 Jeff Wall Burnaby, British Columbia
List of photographs considered the most important
List_of_photographs_considered_the_most_important
Mogadishu Baidoa Beledweyne Galkayo This is a list of journalists killed during the Somali Civil War, which began in 1988 and is ongoing. According to
List of journalists killed during the Somali Civil War
List_of_journalists_killed_during_the_Somali_Civil_War
Somali warlord
after they were defeated in clashes in northeast Mogadishu. He left for Baidoa, seat of the transitional government. STG president Abdullahi Yusuf has
Botan_Ise_Alin
International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer. 7 March Somalia Mogadishu Baidoa Met with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, and the President of the South
List of international trips made by António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations
List_of_international_trips_made_by_António_Guterres_as_Secretary-General_of_the_United_Nations
Somali marine scientist (1952–2021)
school between 1958 and 1964. In 1965, he enrolled at middle school in Baidoa, Bay Province, where he graduated in 1968. Mohamed later moved to the capital
Mohamed_Omar_Salihi
Higher education institution in Somalia
main campus in Mogadishu, Somalia and also has campuses in the cities of Baidoa and Jowhar. In 2012, Zamzam foundation started agricultural training school
Zamzam University of Science and Technology
Zamzam_University_of_Science_and_Technology
Somali novelist (born 1945)
nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Nuruddin Farah was born in 1945 in Baidoa, in Italian Somaliland. His father Hassan Farah was a merchant and interpreter
Nuruddin_Farah
Cushitic language of the Horn of Africa
the coastal strip between Mogadishu and Kismayo, including the city of Baidoa. Maay is partially mutually comprehensible with Northern Somali, with the
Somali_language
Italian territory in Africa (1889–1941)
Native market in Baidoa
Italian_Somaliland
Neighbourhood in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Bareeda District Balidhidhin District Armo District Waiye District Bay Region Baidoa District Burhakaba District Dinsor District Qasahdhere District Galguduud
Bondhere,_Mogadishu
Peacekeeping operation (2007–2022)
there are active hostilities conducted with heavy weapons (see Battle of Baidoa). On 1 January 2007, after the defeat of the ICU in various battles in December
African Union Mission to Somalia
African_Union_Mission_to_Somalia
Italian politician
company, and the purchase of Mahaddei-Uen on the Scebeli, Bur Acaba and Baidoa date back to him. As governor of the Colony of Eritrea (1916-1919), De Martino
Giacomo_De_Martino_(governor)
Abudwak Adado Adaleafuen Derri Bargaal Jacar Afgooye Afmadow Arar Lugole Baidoa Bajela Balcad Ballidagaruen Balli Dhiddin Bandar Beyla Bandiiradley Barawa
List_of_cities_in_Somalia
Ethnic group in Somalia
Kismayo which established communities in the hinterlands in towns such as Baidoa and Diinsoor due to trading. The clan traces its ancestry to Abd al-Rahman
Shanshiyo
Somali military officer (1920–2002)
maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Al-Ahram Weekly | Countdown to Baidoa". Archived from the original on 13 September 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2012
Aden_Abdullahi_Nur
Somalian politician
district late 1995. He died on January 24, 2015. Prior to Aideed's invasion of Baidoa on 17 September 1995, the Leysan sub-clan of the Rahanweyn clan were almost
Muhammad_Ibrahim_Habsade
District in Mudug, Somalia
Bareeda District Balidhidhin District Armo District Waiye District Bay Region Baidoa District Burhakaba District Dinsor District Qasahdhere District Galguduud
El_Dibir_District
Somali telecommunications company
commission-free bulk cash transfers to NGOs responding to floods around Beledweyne, Baidoa, Jowhar, and the Gedo region of southern Somalia. This allowed the Somali
Hormuud_Telecom
conflict Siege of Lal Masjid (2007) – War in North-West Pakistan Siege of Baidoa (2008) – Somali Civil War Siege of Misrata (2011) – First Libyan Civil War
List_of_sieges
One-humped camel
A herd of dromedaries in Baidoa, Somalia
Dromedary
Military unit
to restore order. The MEU pushed into and secured the inland cities of Baidoa and Balidogle and the coastal town of Kismayo in order to establish relief
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
15th_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit
Italian community in Somalia
Liceum. Italian Somalis were concentrated in the cities of Mogadishu, Merca, Baidoa, Kismayo and the agricultural areas of the riverine Jubba and Shebelle valleys
Italian_Somalis
Somali clan
Hubeer is a Somali clan, Settled in the regions of Bay (Qansahdere & Baidoa districts), Lower Shabelle (Wanle Weyn district), Gedo (Bardere district) and
Hubeer
Port city in Somalia
raged just south of Kismayo, the TFG relocated from its interim location in Baidoa to the nation's capital, Mogadishu. This marked the first time since the
Kismayo
President of Somaliland from 2017 to 2024
completion of the training he was stationed in air bases in Baledogle, Baidoa as well as the air force's main base in Mogadishu. From 1981 to 1985 Muse
Muse_Bihi_Abdi
year made it impossible to ensure security. Cholera had also broken out in Baidoa around that time. By June, Osman Hassan Ali "Ato" declared the Cairo peace
Attempts at reconciliation in Somalia (1991–2004)
Attempts_at_reconciliation_in_Somalia_(1991–2004)
Airport in Tifafleh, Sool province
Bosaso Garowe Mogadishu (new) Domestic Galkayo Guriel Kismayo Unscheduled Abudwak Alula Baidoa Bardera Beledweyne Eyl Garbaharey Obbia Qandala Qardho Taleh
Las_Anod_Airport
provide a secure environment for the distribution of humanitarian aid in the Baidoa region. In May 1993, UNITAF handed over to a reinforced UNOSOM II. The Australian
Foreign relations of Australia
Foreign_relations_of_Australia
Somalia-based Islamist movement
from the west. The group lost territory to both the armies, notably losing Baidoa to Ethiopia in February 2012 and losing the port city (and revenue hub)
Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)
Airport in Somalia
Bosaso Garowe Mogadishu (new) Domestic Galkayo Guriel Kismayo Unscheduled Abudwak Alula Baidoa Bardera Beledweyne Eyl Garbaharey Obbia Qandala Qardho Taleh
Adado_Airport
Somali faction leader and politician (1941–2019)
Qanyare was pushing an alternate proposal to move the government seat to Baidoa, which irked Dheere greatly. Qanyare later lost his post after entering
Mohamed_Qanyare_Afrah
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Indian
Born on Sunday.
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Hindu, Indian
Special
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Gaelic
Slender; fair. Form of Caelan.
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Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Protector of Love
Girl/Female
Latin
Victory.
Girl/Female
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Combination of Meenakshi & natrajan
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Countless
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Variant form of Hebrew Efrayim, EFRAIMA means "double-land; twin-land."
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Worshipped
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