For over three decades, Somalia has been trapped in a cycle of conflict, dependency, and stagnation. The country, rich in culture and history, has been paralyzed by internal divisions and an over-reliance on external assistance. This dependency on the West has created an unhealthy and unsustainable crutch, preventing the Somali people from addressing their own problems and working toward a self-reliant future.
It’s time for a harsh reality check. Somalia must be forced into a position of urgency, where external aid is reduced or entirely withdrawn. Only then will the country truly confront the gravity of its situation. Somalis must be told that they are on their own—no more babysitting, no more waiting for someone else to clean up the mess. They must either take responsibility, act like adults, and work together for their collective benefit, or face the harsh consequences of inaction: drought, disease, hunger, and poverty.
This urgency will stop the senseless clan wars, pointless hate, and endless disagreements that have held the country back for decades. With no external resources to fall back on—no petrol, no weapons, no ammunition—the luxury of fighting over petty differences will evaporate. Somalis will be forced to make a choice: continue on the destructive path that leads nowhere, or unite and work toward a peaceful, productive society.
No human being in their right mind would choose the path of death and destruction when faced with such stark realities. Somalis, like any other people, are capable of functioning like adults. They will see that survival depends on cooperation, that the well-being of the nation depends on putting aside differences and building something real. The period of stupidity will be short-lived, and those who insist on clinging to it will be left behind. The rest will rise to the challenge of acting like responsible human beings and creating a future where Somalis can stand proudly on their own feet.
It’s time for Somalia to stop waiting for salvation from the outside and to realize that the power to rebuild the country lies within its own people. This urgency will either lead to collapse, or more likely, a rebirth of national unity and self-reliance.
It’s time for a harsh reality check. Somalia must be forced into a position of urgency, where external aid is reduced or entirely withdrawn. Only then will the country truly confront the gravity of its situation. Somalis must be told that they are on their own—no more babysitting, no more waiting for someone else to clean up the mess. They must either take responsibility, act like adults, and work together for their collective benefit, or face the harsh consequences of inaction: drought, disease, hunger, and poverty.
This urgency will stop the senseless clan wars, pointless hate, and endless disagreements that have held the country back for decades. With no external resources to fall back on—no petrol, no weapons, no ammunition—the luxury of fighting over petty differences will evaporate. Somalis will be forced to make a choice: continue on the destructive path that leads nowhere, or unite and work toward a peaceful, productive society.
No human being in their right mind would choose the path of death and destruction when faced with such stark realities. Somalis, like any other people, are capable of functioning like adults. They will see that survival depends on cooperation, that the well-being of the nation depends on putting aside differences and building something real. The period of stupidity will be short-lived, and those who insist on clinging to it will be left behind. The rest will rise to the challenge of acting like responsible human beings and creating a future where Somalis can stand proudly on their own feet.
It’s time for Somalia to stop waiting for salvation from the outside and to realize that the power to rebuild the country lies within its own people. This urgency will either lead to collapse, or more likely, a rebirth of national unity and self-reliance.
