Foresight for Practical Solutions
@ForesightSO
Mogadishu-based public policy think and action tank focused on East Africa. Research, analysis, and collaboration for positive change. Global and regional SDGs.
A new push to improve rural water access in Somalia is underway, following a series of community consultations across four drought-affected districts: Qararo, Shangeed, Owrbogeys, and Bacadweyn. The initiative, supported by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), is being rolled…
🆕🚨The @TheVillaSomalia - #Madasha meeting has been rescheduled to August 10, 2025, and, according to reliable sources, may be further delayed until early October 2025. #FPS #IL_GORGOR
Brief: Outcome of Villa Somalia Meeting (July 20, 2025) The meeting held today at Villa Somalia between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Opposition Forum for the Salvation of Somalia (Madasha) concluded in an inconclusive manner, with no significant progress reported on…
A meeting has currently commenced in Villa Somalia between President @HassanSMohamud and the Opposition Forum for the Salvation of Somalia known as "Madasha." The parties are engaged in important discussions surrounding vital national issues, with a primary emphasis on…
A meeting has currently commenced in Villa Somalia between President @HassanSMohamud and the Opposition Forum for the Salvation of Somalia known as "Madasha." The parties are engaged in important discussions surrounding vital national issues, with a primary emphasis on…
The Chairman of the Somali Clerics Association, Sheikh Bashir, said: "In times of drought, proactive preparation is essential. Establishing a humanitarian fund with substantial resources allows for quick assistance during crises."
Great to meet with @UNHCRSom to discuss the excellent work on protection services, life-saving assistance and support to durable solutions in Somalia. 🇸🇴 Finland 🇫🇮 supports UNHRC in the Horn of Africa. @RefugeesAfrica @Ulkoministerio
"We're monitoring the drought in #Awdal and working on relief efforts,...." — @SoDMA_Somalia Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim
Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim stated: "We're monitoring the drought in #Awdal and working on relief efforts, while appealing for support from the Somali people, businesses, and friendly governments."
"At the end of the day, individuals in governments mirror their leaders' vision and modus operandi. Each senior official embodies a fragment of the ruler's worldview and methods." — Dr. Adam Aw Hirsi The Director of Foresight for Practical Solutions
Meet Najmo, a 7th grader in Somaliland whose future shines thanks to school meals. Grateful for @FinlandinSom and @caresom’s support, she’s thriving and aspires to become a doctor! #EndHunger #EducationForAll Read her story: 👇tellingtheecsastory.blogspot.com/2025/07/from-h…
Formation of the National Salvation Forum: A significant development in June was the establishment of the National Salvation Forum, which unites a number of former Prime Ministers, Speakers, and other notable politicians in Somalia. foresightso.com/2025/06/30/som…
FPS Congratulates you on Happy 65 Independence day. #Somalia @65
Somalia's Political Pulse: FPS Quarterly. July, 2025 - FPS foresightso.com/2025/06/30/som…
"My conscience is the loudest voice in my political constituency. When my position seems unpopular to you, know that it is my moral compass, not the clamor of the masses, that I have faithfully followed." — Dr. Adam Aw Hirsi, The Director of @ForesightSO
Today, a high-level @EU_EEAS delegation led by Jonas Jonsson, Head of Division for the Horn & East Africa, and Gil Rostain, Head of Strategic Planning in Crisis Management, arrived in #Mogadishu for key talks on political progress, security, and EU support to #Somalia.
Somalia is reporting a rising number of tourists. But despite enjoying a period of relative peace and stability, the nation still suffers from bad press
#Somali efforts to improve #police services came under focus early this week as @UN rule of law and policing experts joined #FGS and #FMS counterparts and international partners in #Mogadishu for technical and steering committee meetings of the Joint Police Programme (JPP) - the…
"@AwHirsiSO, the Director of @ForesightSO, told @ThePulseSomalia that the world has shifted—from one where international law was something you could mostly count on, to one where countries lob missiles at each other .... Article⤵️ geeskanewsletter.com/p/somali-takes…
Hon. @BihiEgeh , Minister of Finance, @MoF_Somalia FGS, will address the official launch of Centennial Vision 2060 (CV2060), to be held on June 23–24 in Mogadishu, Somalia. #CV2060 #PeaceProsperityPride