Mogadishu Somalia,  The Somali government is intensifying pressure on the South West Administration, which has expressed support for the continued presence of Ethiopian forces in Somalia. This development comes amid rising tensions between the regional administration and the central government based in Mogadishu.

Last week, Prime Minister Hamze Abdi Bare met with South West President Abdi Azis Laftagareen in Baidoa. However, the discussions concluded without any significant outcomes, leaving many issues unresolved. The meeting aimed to address growing concerns regarding the political situation and the role of external forces in the region.

In a related turn of events, reports from Mogadishu indicate that Adan Adde Airport has been blocked by security forces, preventing several parliamentarians, military officers, and politicians from traveling to Baidoa. These officials were responding to a call from President Laftagareen, who had urged them to convene in Baidoa for discussions on the ongoing crisis between the South West Administration and Villa Somalia, the seat of the federal government.

The blockage at the airport highlights the increasing tensions and the challenges faced by political leaders trying to navigate the complex landscape of Somali politics. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the government and regional administrations will resolve their differences and address the implications of foreign military presence in the country.