MOGADISHU, Somalia – Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adaalla, sharply criticized tribalism as the main driver behind Somalia’s enduring problems, such as terrorism, poverty, and irregular migration.
At a public forum today, Al-Adaalla highlighted the links between the nation’s social and security challenges. He contended that clan-driven politics have eroded national unity, leaving space for extremists like Al-Shabaab (Khawarij) to thrive.
“M migration, fear, terrorism, and poverty are all symptoms of the tribalism we cling to. The only cure for these ailments is a strong, unified state with a solid foundation,” the deputy minister asserted.
The minister stressed that a capable government is crucial for security as well as economic progress and social order. He encouraged citizens to surpass clan ties, embrace national loyalty, and see a robust state as the sole means to ensure justice, services, and protection for all equally.
Al-Adaalla’s statements align with the federal government’s heightened campaign against extremist views and for social harmony. By tying tribalism to the nation’s difficulties, he pushed for a shared change in perspective, positioning state-building as the definitive path to Somalia’s revival.
