In a dramatic week for Somalia, two key events signaled the resurgence of Fahad Yasin’s influence and the reactivation of the country’s entrenched deep state. First, a commission led by Prime Minister Roble released its report on the murder of intelligence officer Ikraan Tahliil, effectively absolving the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of any wrongdoing. Evidence, including CCTV footage and key testimonies, was downplayed or dismissed, leaving many convinced the case was whitewashed. Second, Abdisaid Ali Muse, a close Fahad ally, was shifted from his role as National Security Advisor to Foreign Minister a move seen less as a promotion and more as a reorganization of Villa Somalia’s inner circle. These developments underscore the waning influence of PM Roble, whose promises of justice in the Ikraan case have gone unfulfilled, further eroding his credibility. Meanwhile, speculation persists that Ikraan’s death was linked to sensitive intelligence about Somali military recruits in Eritrea and their alleged deployment to Tigray. With Fahad Yasin back on the political rise, concerns grow over the fairness of Somalia’s electoral process and the future stability of its governance.