Displacement in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa Corridor, Special Commentary. August, 2026 Executive Summary The corridor running from the Ethiopian highlands and the Somali interior through Djibouti and Bosaso, across the Gulf of Aden into Yemen, and onward to the Saudi frontier is now one of the busiest irregular migration routes in the world. It is also one…
The Somali business community in Mogadishu has once again found itself in a delicate and perilous position, torn between the demands of the federal government and the threatening presence of extremist group Al Shabaab. A recent series of events has further escalated tensions and underscored the challenges facing local businesses in navigating this treacherous landscape. At a time when there…
In a remarkable turn of events, the Council of Ministers of Somalia has managed to navigate through a tense feud between the youth in Mogadishu and the federal government by swiftly responding to the demands of the protesting groups. The crisis, which also extended to a standoff over taxation between the Ministry of Finance and the influential business lobby in…
A recent Twitter pol conducted on @JustAwHirsi’s @X handle has provided insights into the public sentiment regarding President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s televised address on Saturday. The statistical analysis of the poll results showcases a distinct focus on the issue of “Ethiopian aggression,” with 57% of respondents identifying it as the most significant aspect of the speech delivered by the President….
Foresight for Practical Solutions (FPS) has conducted a brief investigation into the tragic incident that took place in Shilamadow near Abudwak city in Galmudug on July 15, 2024. The incident involved a highly trained and well-organized clan militia locally known as Kaba-qolof (Maawisley version in North Galgadud) that ambushed and confiscated an inbound weapons shipment originating from Ethiopia and destined…
The Absence of a Focused Wartime Strategy from Villa Somalia: The Villa Somalia is solely executing the war without the necessary qualified military strategists in its toolshed or on its drawing board. This deficiency hampers the effectiveness of their operations and overall progress in defeating the terrorist group. Additionally, there is a clear want in commensurate dedication, human resources allocation,…