Somali PM calls on people to protect unity, independence

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has made a fervent appeal to the Somali people to protect their unity and independence.

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Somali Ministry of Interior building, Prime Minister Hamza stressed that defending the nation and the unity of society is of utmost importance and non-negotiable.

Responding to misleading messages from some regional Somali leaders, the Prime Minister urged communities across Somalia to reject any support for Ethiopia’s ambitions to Somali territory.

He called on leaders, politicians and elders to refrain from spreading divisive rhetoric and prioritising personal interests over national unity, warning that such actions could lead to the disintegration of the nation.

Prime Minister Hamza also highlighted the importance of taking pride in Somalia's history and heritage, and stressed Somalia's sovereign right to establish relations with any country that serves the interests of its people, noting the recent restoration of cooperative relations between Somalia and Egypt.

In his speech, Prime Minister Hamza pointed out the urgent need for unity and collective effort to ensure the stability and progress of the nation