Somalia’s Civil Aviation Authority has dismissed reports that flight operations at Aden Adde International Airport were disrupted by recent fighting between government forces and opposition groups in the capital, Mogadishu.
The authority issued a statement on Thursday denying claims circulating on social media that the clashes had affected airport services, saying all domestic and international flights were operating normally.
“Information being shared on social media is false and misleading. Flight operations are continuing as normal,” the authority said.
According to the statement, all flights scheduled for June 4, 2026, proceeded as planned, with no cancellations linked to the security situation in the city.
The authority also assured passengers travelling within Somalia and abroad that there had been no changes to services at Aden Adde International Airport.
The clarification comes after armed clashes erupted between government forces and opposition-aligned groups in parts of Mogadishu, raising concerns about potential disruptions to transportation and public services.
Local sources reported that the fighting, centred around the Howlwadaag district, has since subsided following mediation efforts involving community elders and local leaders. Government forces are also reported to have withdrawn from positions near the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, where some of the confrontations had occurred.
While calm has largely returned to the affected areas, authorities have yet to provide an official assessment of casualties or damage resulting from the violence.
Aden Adde International Airport serves as Somalia’s main gateway for international and domestic air travel and is a critical hub for humanitarian, diplomatic, and commercial operations. Any disruption to airport services often raises concerns among travelers, aid agencies, and businesses operating in the country.
The latest reassurance from the Civil Aviation Authority comes amid efforts to stabilize the security situation in Mogadishu and prevent further escalation following the recent political and security tensions in the capital.
