Liido Beach, Mogadishu – once a symbol of Somalia’s vibrant spirit and natural beauty – has again become the site of devastation.

On Friday night, as families, children, and young people gathered to enjoy the evening by the sea, their peace was shattered by a barbaric terrorist attack. A suicide bomber from the extremist group Al-Shabab struck, followed by armed militants who stormed nearby hotels packed with civilians.

The result: innocent lives lost, others gravely wounded, and a city once again gripped by fear.

“My deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families. This should have been a night of joy, not one marked by horror and bloodshed. The people of Mogadishu – of Somalia – deserve better than this,” said Abshir Aden Ferro, Chair of XIM (the Alliance for the Future Party).

The attack is not just an isolated act of terror – it is yet another symptom of a broken system. A system where corruption, complacency, and chaos allow extremism to thrive. The continued failure to secure the capital – home to over 2.7 million people – is an indictment of the current leadership, both local and international.

“It is shocking and unacceptable that with all the resources, partners, and so-called security forces in place, we are still unable to protect our citizens. This failure has one root: corruption.

Until we tackle it head-on, nothing will change,” Ferro added.

The cost of inaction is not just measured in lives lost. It destroys confidence, deters investment, and prolongs the suffering of ordinary Somalis who are crying out for a future free of violence. Tourists, businesses, and the diaspora will not return to rebuild while suicide bombers walk freely onto beaches and into hotels.

XIM’s vision is clear: a Somalia where safety is not a privilege but a right. Where we end the cycle of corruption and fear. Where Liido Beach is known for its sunsets, not sirens.

“The time for empty promises is over. The people demand protection, peace, and leadership that does not flinch in the face of terror.”