This publication addresses the issue of exile through the lens of lived experiences: The space that is the catalyst for departure is the Republic of Djibouti and, more broadly, the Somali community in neighbouring countries. The destination, the object of often illusory hopes, is vast: Western countries (Europe, North America, Australia).The complexities of exile situations are multifaceted, contingent on various factors including access to the host country, age, gender, linguistic ...