The Janan saga highlights the complex and often contradictory political maneuvers of Villa Somalia. Abdirashid Hassan Abdinoor, the former Jubaland Minister of Internal Security, was once a collaborator with the Somali Federal Government (FGS) despite being wanted for human rights violations. Pardoned and granted immunity, Janan initially appeared to support FGS interests, but later backed President Ahmed Madobe’s re-election, drawing the ire of Villa Somalia. Subsequent attempts by the FGS and NISA to detain him led to clashes, including a major confrontation in Beled Hawo in Gedo, with accusations of external support from Kenya. Fast forward, Janan is no longer considered a fugitive but is instead positioned as a political pawn, illustrating the selective application of justice and the double standards of the Somali government. This saga underscores the challenges of accountability, transparency, and political loyalty in Somalia. Observers see Janan’s story as emblematic of how Villa Somalia manipulates pardons, imprisonment, and alliances to maintain leverage over regional leaders and shape the broader political landscape, highlighting the fragility of Somalia’s federal system.