Somalia has found itself in a unique position of strength on the global economic stage. While the rest of Africa faced the harsh sting of tariffs under President Trump’s policies, Somalia walked away unscathed – no tariffs, no problems. The reason? Zero exports. A reality that, although stark, offers a compelling reflection on the current state of the nation’s economic landscape.
But this is more than just a financial footnote. It’s an opportunity. An opportunity for Somalia to chart its own course, free from the shackles of instability, corruption, and foreign manipulation.
For far too long, Somalia has been the target of external forces seeking to exploit its resources and its people. Foreign powers have used our instability to undermine our sovereignty, poison our waters, manipulate our supply chains, and siphon off international aid meant to help the Somali people. This must end.
Somalia is not a charity case. We are not a nation defined by need or victimhood. We are a nation of resilience, ambition, and strength. It’s time to reclaim control of our future.
The Need for Economic Transformation
Somalia’s journey towards economic independence is not just about dodging tariffs; it’s about transforming the nation into a global economic player. While tariffs may have been the short-term concern, the long-term vision is about building a thriving economy that can stand on its own two feet. To do so, we need to focus on a few key pillars: food security, trade, and sovereignty.
Agriculture is our most powerful asset. With fertile lands, a strategic location along the Red Sea, and access to key maritime trade routes, Somalia has the potential to become a global agricultural powerhouse. But to unlock this potential, we must first remove the corruption that has long plagued our supply chains and ensure that foreign powers benefit at the expense of our people.
Somalia must become a true partner to the global community. We are not a charity case; we are an equal in the international arena. We should engage with international organisations, businesses, and governments on our terms – setting the rules, defining our destiny, and ensuring that Somalia is no longer seen as a weak and divided nation but as a nation of strength and vision.
The XIM Vision: Reclaiming Our Destiny
XIM, the Alliance for Future Party, is committed to transforming Somalia into a nation that commands its place among the global powers. We envision a Somalia that stands shoulder to shoulder with nations like France, Turkey, the UK, and the USA, and sits at the decision-making table with countries like China and Saudi Arabia. We will no longer allow artificial conflicts to divide us. We will not let the world define us as weak or incapable.
Somalia’s strength is in its people. Our ambition is rooted in the resilience and determination of a nation that has weathered decades of conflict. But we cannot rebuild our nation by relying on foreign aid, charity, or the whims of powerful nations. We must trade with the world, engage in meaningful partnerships, and ensure that Somalia is an equal player on the global stage.
As we push forward on this path, Somalia will no longer be a passive player in the global economy. We will rebuild our agricultural sector, strengthen our industries, and invest in the future of our people. Our nation’s destiny will be shaped by our own hands, and we will create a Somalia where the future is not defined by foreign tariffs or aid dependency but by the strength of our people and the resilience of our economy.
We are a nation poised to rise. Somalia is no longer the pawn of external powers. We are a global partner, ready to stand equal to any nation and prove that we are capable of shaping our future. This is the Somalia we are building. A Somalia of strength, ambition, and global influence.
