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Former Prime Minister urges President Mohamud to apologize for remarks on youth unemployment
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    Saturday August 10, 2024

    Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to apologize to the nation's youth for remarks he made about unemployment during a speech at a mosque in the Presidential Palace after Friday prayers.

    President Mohamud criticized young people for complaining about the lack of job opportunities, suggesting that those who previously collected money for al-Shabab group or engaged in theft are complaining today.

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    "Those who used to collect money for al-Shabab but can't do that today, engaging in theft but can't do now, and insult others on social media are the ones who are complaining about the lack of money," the President said.

    Khaire described the President's remarks as "offensive and unjust" to the youth, urging him to listen to their concerns more responsibly and acknowledge their difficult circumstances. He emphasized that Somali youth have historically played a vital role in the country's liberation, unity, and ongoing efforts to build and defend the nation.

    "The youth are the ones who liberated the Somali people from colonialism, leading the country to freedom and unity, and have always been the backbone of the journey toward statehood," Khaire said. "They have consistently stood for the construction and development of the country and are now on the frontlines of the battlefield to eradicate extremists."

    Khaire further criticized the President for failing to offer hope and solutions to the issue of youth unemployment, instead accusing them of being involved in terrorist activities and propaganda. "The youth are not guests in Somalia; they are the owners of the country and the leaders of the near future," Khaire added.

    President Mohamud, in his speech, had also highlighted the progress in Mogadishu as a sign of the country's economic recovery, citing ongoing construction projects in the capital and other cities such as Kismayo, Dhusamareb, Baidoa, and Jowhar.

    However, despite these developments, youth unemployment remains a significant issue in Somalia, with an estimated 67% of young people out of work, one of the highest rates in the world.

     





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