Somalia’s President Presents Agricultural Investment Opportunities at UN Conference

Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, took the opportunity to address at the United Nations conference held in Rome, Italy, focused on combating food shortages and famine prevention. The President shed light on the challenges his nation faces due to prolonged droughts and underscored the importance of investing in Somalia’s thriving agricultural sector to secure a stable food supply for the region and the continent at large.

President Hassan Sheikh attributed the decline in Somalia’s agricultural production to a combination of factors, including the adverse effects of climate change, inadequate infrastructure and investment, limited crop training, and the control of fertile lands by Alshabab. He emphasized the necessity of sustainable development measures to effectively tackle these pressing challenges.

The situation in Somalia serves as a poignant reminder of the severe repercussions of climate change on vulnerable communities. The country has been profoundly affected by recurring droughts, leading to acute food shortages and famine.

In light of these circumstances, the federal government officials assert the criticality of robust support from the international community to aid Somalia in its endeavor to combat food shortages and famine. A crucial aspect of this support involves strategic investments in the agricultural sector, which holds immense potential for providing dependable food sources for not only Somalia but also for the wider region and the continent.